1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S735 AWP
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 126,638 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S735 AWP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 126,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S735 AWP Mileage History
- 18/07/200655,058 mi
- 15/11/200659,285 mi+4,227 mi
- 05/11/200762,181 mi+2,896 mi
- 28/10/200865,588 mi+3,407 mi
- 06/11/200969,782 mi+4,194 mi
- 27/10/201071,741 mi+1,959 mi
- 15/11/201172,128 mi+387 mi
- 09/11/201272,195 mi+67 mi
- 11/11/201372,233 mi+38 mi
- 12/11/201472,538 mi+305 mi
- 14/11/201472,547 mi+9 mi
- 10/11/201572,714 mi+167 mi
- 02/02/201772,883 mi+169 mi
- 06/02/201872,926 mi+43 mi
- 04/02/201979,747 mi+6,821 mi
- 21/01/202084,221 mi+4,474 mi
- 21/01/202084,221 mi
- 05/03/202188,549 mi+4,328 mi
- 25/02/202294,504 mi+5,955 mi
- 26/05/2023104,420 mi+9,916 mi
- 26/05/2023104,420 mi
- 01/05/2024112,190 mi+7,770 mi
- 08/05/2025118,116 mi+5,926 mi
- 27/04/2026126,638 mi+8,522 mi
Average of roughly 3,620 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
S735 AWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S735 AWP) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Windscreen (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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