1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · L968 BJU
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 71,901 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L968 BJU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2023
- 71,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L968 BJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sl (L968 BJU) between August 2005 and September 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 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 (20 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L968 BJU Mileage History
- 22/08/200548,236 mi
- 29/09/200656,253 mi+8,017 mi
- 29/09/200656,253 mi
- 15/05/200958,166 mi+1,913 mi
- 19/05/201061,051 mi+2,885 mi
- 03/06/201163,184 mi+2,133 mi
- 03/06/201163,184 mi
- 22/05/201370,365 mi+7,181 mi
- 22/05/201370,365 mi
- 03/06/201471,111 mi+746 mi
- 03/06/201471,111 mi
- 13/05/201571,354 mi+243 mi
- 24/05/201771,570 mi+216 mi
- 17/03/202271,803 mi+233 mi
- 06/04/202271,819 mi+16 mi
- 20/04/202371,897 mi+78 mi
- 01/09/202371,901 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,313 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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