1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S264 AEE
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 127,596 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S264 AEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 127,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S264 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 (S264 AEE) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
S264 AEE Mileage History
- 13/10/2023115,119 mi
- 09/10/2024118,607 mi+3,488 mi
- 15/10/2025123,021 mi+4,414 mi
- 16/10/2025123,025 mi+4 mi
- 15/10/2026127,596 mi+4,571 mi
Average of roughly 4,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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