1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R788 EDB
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30/04/1998. Recorded mileage 97,347 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2298cc
R788 EDB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2024
- 97,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R788 EDB Mileage History
- 13/03/200648,840 mi
- 14/03/200648,480 mi-360 mi
- 09/03/200756,436 mi+7,956 mi
- 19/02/200864,217 mi+7,781 mi
- 17/03/200973,816 mi+9,599 mi
- 23/02/201082,167 mi+8,351 mi
- 05/03/201082,183 mi+16 mi
- 03/03/201185,286 mi+3,103 mi
- 21/02/201286,598 mi+1,312 mi
- 21/02/201387,638 mi+1,040 mi
- 18/02/201488,639 mi+1,001 mi
- 25/02/201488,651 mi+12 mi
- 24/02/201589,907 mi+1,256 mi
- 14/03/201691,164 mi+1,257 mi
- 09/03/201793,433 mi+2,269 mi
- 15/03/201895,785 mi+2,352 mi
- 05/03/201996,359 mi+574 mi
- 06/03/202096,474 mi+115 mi
- 09/03/202196,529 mi+55 mi
- 14/03/202296,748 mi+219 mi
- 13/03/202396,984 mi+236 mi
- 26/02/202497,347 mi+363 mi
Average of roughly 2,701 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R788 EDB 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 (R788 EDB) between March 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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