1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S65 JKO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The latest test conducted on 20 November 2025 at 91,501 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2021, suggesting that the mechanical condition has remained consistent over the last several years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,268 miles per year. The data reveals significant periods of minimal use; for instance, the car covered only 225 miles between January 2023 and November 2025, and just 146 miles over the preceding two years. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long intervals of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts such as perished seals, dry tyres, and aged brake fluid. The history shows two failures on 2 December 2021 at 91,329 miles, which indicate issues that were immediately rectified to achieve a pass later that same month. Since no advisories have been listed in the subsequent clean tests, a buyer should still focus a physical inspection on age-related decay that an MOT does not catch. Specifically, examine the structural integrity for corrosion in the sills and wheel arches, inspect the condition of suspension bushes, and check for seized brake calipers common in vehicles that are infrequently operated.