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MOT Valid

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · M23 UBW

M23 UBW

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18/11/1994. Recorded mileage 80,564 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 29/10/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
80,564 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/10/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
2799cc

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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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M23 UBW Mileage History

  1. 07/10/200567,041 mi
  2. 04/10/200669,360 mi+2,319 mi
  3. 10/10/200770,813 mi+1,453 mi
  4. 10/11/200873,589 mi+2,776 mi
  5. 19/10/200975,694 mi+2,105 mi
  6. 08/11/201076,966 mi+1,272 mi
  7. 31/10/201177,796 mi+830 mi
  8. 05/11/201278,256 mi+460 mi
  9. 28/10/201378,469 mi+213 mi
  10. 05/11/201478,926 mi+457 mi
  11. 02/11/201579,208 mi+282 mi
  12. 17/10/201679,332 mi+124 mi
  13. 30/10/201779,515 mi+183 mi
  14. 05/11/201879,741 mi+226 mi
  15. 09/11/201879,751 mi+10 mi
  16. 21/05/202080,209 mi+458 mi
  17. 24/03/202180,262 mi+53 mi
  18. 18/05/202280,308 mi+46 mi
  19. 22/05/202380,336 mi+28 mi
  20. 30/10/202480,533 mi+197 mi
  21. 22/10/202580,564 mi+31 mi

Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

M23 UBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 22:15
MOT Analysis

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))”.

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