1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · L235 DKH
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 139,621 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L235 DKH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 139,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L235 DKH 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 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sl (L235 DKH) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
L235 DKH Mileage History
- 14/01/2022149,598 mi
- 31/01/2024139,621 mi-9,977 mi
Average of roughly -4,878 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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