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1986 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · C842 SCC

C842 SCC

1986 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/1986. Recorded mileage 70,881 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2962cc

C842 SCC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
  • 70,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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C842 SCC Mileage History

  1. 17/06/202269,399 mi
  2. 11/07/202369,775 mi+376 mi
  3. 11/07/202369,775 mi
  4. 04/07/202470,363 mi+588 mi
  5. 14/07/202570,881 mi+518 mi

Average of roughly 482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C842 SCC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz Sl (C842 SCC) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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