1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S280 CPB
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1998. Recorded mileage 140,745 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,745 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
S280 CPB Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2022
- 140,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 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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S280 CPB Mileage History
- 19/09/200533,371 mi
- 22/09/200533,443 mi+72 mi
- 18/10/200640,662 mi+7,219 mi
- 18/10/200640,662 mi
- 29/10/200746,187 mi+5,525 mi
- 29/10/200746,187 mi
- 17/12/200857,867 mi+11,680 mi
- 05/03/201074,527 mi+16,660 mi
- 05/03/201074,527 mi
- 21/03/201190,607 mi+16,080 mi
- 05/04/201191,490 mi+883 mi
- 07/04/201295,896 mi+4,406 mi
- 07/04/201295,896 mi
- 07/04/201295,896 mi
- 31/05/201398,701 mi+2,805 mi
- 31/05/201398,701 mi
- 16/06/2014102,850 mi+4,149 mi
- 24/06/2014102,850 mi
- 30/06/2015105,120 mi+2,270 mi
- 30/06/2015105,120 mi
- 04/10/2016114,521 mi+9,401 mi
- 04/10/2016114,521 mi
- 23/10/2017124,647 mi+10,126 mi
- 24/10/2017124,649 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/2018132,434 mi+7,785 mi
- 14/04/2020133,072 mi+638 mi
- 15/04/2020133,072 mi
- 09/04/2021138,991 mi+5,919 mi
- 09/04/2021138,991 mi
- 14/04/2022140,745 mi+1,754 mi
Average of roughly 6,482 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
S280 CPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S280 CPB) between September 2005 and April 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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