1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S8 ALP
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 220,891 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 ALP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 220,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S8 ALP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (S8 ALP) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
S8 ALP Mileage History
- 22/08/2022220,211 mi
- 22/08/2022220,211 mi
- 16/08/2023220,891 mi+680 mi
- 22/09/2023220,891 mi
Average of roughly 627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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