1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · L500 CTA
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 142,092 km. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 142,092 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L500 CTA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 142,092 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L500 CTA 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 (L500 CTA) between October 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
L500 CTA Odometer History
- 20/10/2009119,113 km
- 20/10/2009119,113 mi
- 17/11/2010122,232 mi+3,119 mi
- 18/11/2010122,232 km
- 30/05/2012124,069 km+1,837 km
- 31/05/2012124,069 km
- 02/04/2013126,574 mi
- 01/05/2014130,896 mi+4,322 mi
- 27/08/2014133,226 mi+2,330 mi
- 04/09/2014133,301 mi+75 mi
- 19/02/2016133,374 mi+73 mi
- 19/02/2016133,374 mi
- 08/06/2017130,335 km
- 31/05/2018137,193 km+6,858 km
- 01/04/2021138,076 km+883 km
- 08/04/2021138,081 km+5 km
- 05/09/2022139,128 km+1,047 km
- 31/03/2023139,141 mi
- 03/04/2023139,147 km
- 04/05/2024139,698 km+551 km
- 27/05/2025139,950 km+252 km
- 17/06/2026142,092 km+2,142 km
Average of roughly 1,380 km per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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