1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R676 BVR
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1998. Recorded mileage 107,422 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R676 BVR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2023
- 107,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R676 BVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R676 BVR) between June 2005 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
R676 BVR Mileage History
- 14/06/200556,194 mi
- 15/06/200663,921 mi+7,727 mi
- 22/08/200773,334 mi+9,413 mi
- 05/08/200878,823 mi+5,489 mi
- 30/07/200982,184 mi+3,361 mi
- 30/07/200982,186 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/201086,072 mi+3,886 mi
- 02/08/201189,194 mi+3,122 mi
- 02/08/201189,194 mi
- 31/07/201292,260 mi+3,066 mi
- 04/09/201392,911 mi+651 mi
- 06/09/201392,911 mi
- 15/09/201493,203 mi+292 mi
- 14/10/201596,021 mi+2,818 mi
- 21/10/201699,469 mi+3,448 mi
- 24/10/201699,469 mi
- 28/10/201799,702 mi+233 mi
- 06/04/2019100,648 mi+946 mi
- 07/01/2020100,762 mi+114 mi
- 05/01/2021101,919 mi+1,157 mi
- 12/01/2022103,529 mi+1,610 mi
- 05/01/2023107,422 mi+3,893 mi
Average of roughly 2,917 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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