1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · 31 AB
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1994. Recorded mileage 139,276 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2799cc
31 AB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 139,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (54 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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31 AB Mileage History
- 22/09/2006125,000 mi
- 23/02/2008121,052 mi-3,948 mi
- 08/10/2010124,052 mi+3,000 mi
- 15/10/2010124,052 mi
- 27/04/2012125,686 mi+1,634 mi
- 27/04/2012125,686 mi
- 24/04/2013131,793 mi+6,107 mi
- 25/04/2014131,890 mi+97 mi
- 23/04/2015134,229 mi+2,339 mi
- 23/04/2015134,229 mi
- 27/04/2016135,706 mi+1,477 mi
- 20/04/2017135,706 mi
- 28/06/2018136,798 mi+1,092 mi
- 03/09/2019136,868 mi+70 mi
- 18/09/2020136,869 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2022137,182 mi+313 mi
- 14/03/2022137,182 mi
- 06/06/2023138,177 mi+995 mi
- 08/06/2023138,177 mi
- 19/06/2024138,870 mi+693 mi
- 26/03/2026139,276 mi+406 mi
- 26/03/2026139,276 mi
Average of roughly 732 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
31 AB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sl (31 AB) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (54 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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