1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S174 AEE
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 149,526 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S174 AEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2026
- 149,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S174 AEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S174 AEE) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
S174 AEE Mileage History
- 14/07/2022146,460 mi
- 14/07/2023147,244 mi+784 mi
- 12/07/2024147,929 mi+685 mi
- 16/07/2025148,830 mi+901 mi
- 08/07/2026149,526 mi+696 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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