1992 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · BNZ 6109
1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 115,157 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BNZ 6109 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 115,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BNZ 6109 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BNZ 6109) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BNZ 6109 Mileage History
- 06/04/2023112,679 mi
- 08/04/2024113,100 mi+421 mi
- 09/04/2025114,413 mi+1,313 mi
- 15/04/2025114,418 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/2026115,157 mi+739 mi
Average of roughly 809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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