Official DVLA Record

1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · M794 SAB

M794 SAB

1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13/04/1995. Recorded mileage 155,954 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
155,954 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
4973cc

M794 SAB Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
  • 155,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 5 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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M794 SAB Mileage History

  1. 06/05/2006104,641 mi
  2. 05/05/2007112,448 mi+7,807 mi
  3. 03/05/2008120,968 mi+8,520 mi
  4. 06/06/2009129,604 mi+8,636 mi
  5. 06/06/2009129,604 mi
  6. 11/06/2010136,118 mi+6,514 mi
  7. 10/08/2013140,171 mi+4,053 mi
  8. 12/08/2013140,174 mi+3 mi
  9. 22/08/2014141,664 mi+1,490 mi
  10. 01/09/2014141,720 mi+56 mi
  11. 02/09/2014141,723 mi+3 mi
  12. 23/05/2017141,782 mi+59 mi
  13. 14/12/2020144,202 mi+2,420 mi
  14. 22/03/2022148,073 mi+3,871 mi
  15. 25/03/2022148,073 mi
  16. 03/04/2023153,413 mi+5,340 mi
  17. 03/04/2023153,413 mi
  18. 16/04/2024155,922 mi+2,509 mi
  19. 30/07/2025155,950 mi+28 mi
  20. 08/08/2025155,954 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 2,664 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

M794 SAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:46
MOT Analysis

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 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M794 SAB) between May 2006 and August 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e))”.

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