
£3,240 (Est: £2,500 - £3,500)
1998 MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR R170 ONE RECORDED KEEPER
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 423
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This one-owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, finished in Brilliant Silver with Scarlet leather, boasts low mileage (40,838) and a comprehensive service history. It comes with desirable factory options and original documentation, adding to its appeal.

Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained by one owner with warranted miles and extensive service history. There is no mention of any significant damage, suggesting it's in overall solid condition with slight wear and potentially requiring minor reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1704472F058456
Chassis No:
Odometer:
40,838 miles
F11 SLK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
2,298cc.
Finished in Brilliant silver with Scarlet leather interior, this Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor has had just one recorded owner from new and is offered with 40,838 warranted miles.
The original order form for £34,054 shows factory extras as leather seats, metallic paint, air-con, special radio cassette and adjustable steering column.
Its extensive main agent and specialist service receipts, sales brochure, handbooks, wallet, MoTs dating from 2002 onwards and V5 complete the file.
The personalised plate comes with the car.
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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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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
40,579 miles
Registration Date
1998-02-26
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 03 2025 with 40,579 miles
Passed
On Dec 08 2021 with 40,538 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil leak
Passed
On Dec 18 2020 with 40,517 miles
Passed
On Jan 08 2020 with 40,364 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 08 2019 with 39,491 miles
Passed
On Dec 06 2017 with 37,697 miles
Passed
On Dec 08 2016 with 36,317 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Dec 10 2015 with 34,735 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Dec 16 2014 with 33,110 miles
Passed
On Nov 28 2013 with 31,163 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Dec 13 2012 with 28,637 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- N/S/F Fog lamp lense cracked.
Passed
On Jun 15 2011 with 21,825 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Jun 17 2010 with 17,189 miles
Passed
On Jun 02 2009 with 13,619 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Jun 16 2008 with 12,523 miles
Failed
On Jun 16 2008 with 12,523 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Passed
On Jun 07 2007 with 11,772 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2006 with 10,513 miles

