1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · M252 CNH
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 29,498 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M252 CNH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 29,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M252 CNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M252 CNH) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
M252 CNH Mileage History
- 15/05/200815,085 mi
- 05/05/200916,850 mi+1,765 mi
- 27/04/201019,342 mi+2,492 mi
- 05/05/201120,927 mi+1,585 mi
- 11/05/201221,477 mi+550 mi
- 03/05/201321,968 mi+491 mi
- 20/05/201422,450 mi+482 mi
- 19/05/201522,597 mi+147 mi
- 18/05/201622,827 mi+230 mi
- 15/05/201723,145 mi+318 mi
- 17/05/201823,394 mi+249 mi
- 09/05/201923,533 mi+139 mi
- 30/04/202124,406 mi+873 mi
- 19/04/202225,583 mi+1,177 mi
- 03/05/202326,622 mi+1,039 mi
- 03/05/202326,622 mi
- 17/04/202427,299 mi+677 mi
- 04/04/202528,367 mi+1,068 mi
- 08/04/202629,498 mi+1,131 mi
- 08/04/202629,498 mi
Average of roughly 805 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (M252 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as M252CNH.
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
RENAULT
CLIO
VAUXHALL
FRONTERA
RENAULT
CLIO
ROVER
111
IVECO
35.8 LWB
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
JAGUAR
XJR
TOYOTA
CELICA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
TOYOTA
CELICA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.