1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · BNZ 120
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 157,733 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BNZ 120 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 157,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BNZ 120 Mileage History
- 23/11/2022147,293 mi
- 12/01/2024150,878 mi+3,585 mi
- 16/12/2024154,751 mi+3,873 mi
- 06/01/2026157,697 mi+2,946 mi
- 13/03/2026157,733 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 3,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BNZ 120 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BNZ 120) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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