1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S65 BPA
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 84,286 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S65 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 84,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S65 BPA Mileage History
- 25/04/202584,121 mi
- 24/05/202584,120 mi-1 mi
- 06/08/202584,120 mi
- 16/07/202684,286 mi+166 mi
- 16/07/202684,286 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S65 BPA 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 (S65 BPA) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd lamp (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unit contains moisture (4.1.2 (c))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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