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1985 MERCEDES-BENZ SL5.0L Petrol

C838 XDX

Vehicle Insight Summary

1985 MERCEDES-BENZ SL — Petrol, 4973cc. This vehicle has 118,734 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/05/2025

Tax

No data

Mileage: 118,734
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 4973cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Scrapped

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (C838 XDX), we found 2 MOT results in the period of May 2023 to May 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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