1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S85 ABN
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1998. Recorded mileage 62,356 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,356 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
S85 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 62,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S85 ABN Mileage History
- 22/04/202256,465 mi
- 05/06/202458,880 mi+2,415 mi
- 05/06/202458,881 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/202561,274 mi+2,393 mi
- 10/06/202662,356 mi+1,082 mi
Average of roughly 1,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S85 ABN 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 (S85 ABN) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
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