1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S391 DWT
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1998. Recorded mileage 88,932 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,932 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
S391 DWT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 88,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (58 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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S391 DWT Mileage History
- 22/04/200651,425 mi
- 09/05/200755,081 mi+3,656 mi
- 09/04/200858,198 mi+3,117 mi
- 04/06/200959,852 mi+1,654 mi
- 09/06/200959,852 mi
- 04/05/201061,666 mi+1,814 mi
- 22/05/201061,736 mi+70 mi
- 20/04/201164,351 mi+2,615 mi
- 10/04/201266,780 mi+2,429 mi
- 13/04/201266,780 mi
- 11/04/201368,019 mi+1,239 mi
- 01/04/201471,801 mi+3,782 mi
- 30/03/201574,615 mi+2,814 mi
- 16/05/201677,597 mi+2,982 mi
- 17/05/201677,597 mi
- 11/05/201779,511 mi+1,914 mi
- 11/05/201880,806 mi+1,295 mi
- 11/05/201880,806 mi
- 13/05/201984,135 mi+3,329 mi
- 26/08/202085,443 mi+1,308 mi
- 24/08/202185,904 mi+461 mi
- 24/09/202185,963 mi+59 mi
- 09/09/202287,847 mi+1,884 mi
- 13/02/202488,917 mi+1,070 mi
- 23/02/202488,932 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,102 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
S391 DWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S391 DWT) between April 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (58 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 111 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 Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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