1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S898 JTX
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 77,053 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S898 JTX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
- 77,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S898 JTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S898 JTX) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
S898 JTX Mileage History
- 28/10/202173,698 mi
- 28/09/202277,053 mi+3,355 mi
Average of roughly 3,659 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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