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£3,240 (Est: £2,500 - £3,500)

1998 MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR R170 ONE RECORDED KEEPER

United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 423

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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.

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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


MOT Mileage Trend

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