£760
1998 MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR R170 AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 484
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Mercedes SLK Kompressor has 70,461 miles and a recent MoT expiring in September 2025. It was a Category C insurance loss in 2005 but has been regularly MoT tested since a VIC pass in 2015, with 3 former keepers and a reported tracking device.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear and some reconditioning is required. It was a Category C insurance loss in 2005 and has some cosmetic issues, but it has been MoT tested annually and is reportedly driving well. These factors indicate a 'Good' condition.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1704472F060159
Chassis No:
Odometer:
70,461 miles
R509 TLB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Mercedes SLK is a 2.3-litre supercharged ('Kompressor') model with five-speed automatic gearbox, first registered on 16th February 1998.
The odometer shows 70,461 miles and the vendor tells us it is driving well.
The car was a Category C insurance loss in 2005 but it has been MoT tested annually since receiving a VIC pass in 2015.
Its latest MoT expired on 28th September 2025.
It is accompanied by the latest V5C, showing 3 former keepers.
The HPI report indicates that a tracking device is fitted.
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Points of note
£480
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,304
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,234
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 06 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
70,466 miles
Registration Date
1998-02-16
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 07 2026 with 70,466 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight surface corrosion to rear subframe.
Passed
On Sep 20 2024 with 69,757 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Headlight Loose not likely to fall
Passed
On Sep 13 2023 with 69,155 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2022 with 63,969 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight corrosion o/s front floor
Failed
On Sep 08 2022 with 63,959 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling system not working (4.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight corrosion n/s front floor
Passed
On Sep 18 2021 with 62,813 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Headlight damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Bonnet stay defective
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 18 2021 with 62,813 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Headlight damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Bonnet stay defective
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 18 2020 with 62,014 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2019 with 55,727 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2018 with 50,753 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2017 with 42,911 miles
Passed
On Sep 14 2016 with 37,889 miles
Passed
On Sep 19 2015 with 30,530 miles
Failed
On Sep 19 2015 with 30,530 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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