1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S840 CGP
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 95,296 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S840 CGP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2022
- 95,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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S840 CGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S840 CGP) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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