1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · M23 UBW
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 80,564 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M23 UBW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 80,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M23 UBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M23 UBW) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”.
M23 UBW Mileage History
- 07/10/200567,041 mi
- 04/10/200669,360 mi+2,319 mi
- 10/10/200770,813 mi+1,453 mi
- 10/11/200873,589 mi+2,776 mi
- 19/10/200975,694 mi+2,105 mi
- 08/11/201076,966 mi+1,272 mi
- 31/10/201177,796 mi+830 mi
- 05/11/201278,256 mi+460 mi
- 28/10/201378,469 mi+213 mi
- 05/11/201478,926 mi+457 mi
- 02/11/201579,208 mi+282 mi
- 17/10/201679,332 mi+124 mi
- 30/10/201779,515 mi+183 mi
- 05/11/201879,741 mi+226 mi
- 09/11/201879,751 mi+10 mi
- 21/05/202080,209 mi+458 mi
- 24/03/202180,262 mi+53 mi
- 18/05/202280,308 mi+46 mi
- 22/05/202380,336 mi+28 mi
- 30/10/202480,533 mi+197 mi
- 22/10/202580,564 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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