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1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL2.8L Petrol

SYC 251F

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MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL (1968, Petrol, 2778cc) — mileage recorded at 85,185. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 27/01/2023

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Mileage: 85,185
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1968
Engine: 2778cc

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Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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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 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280Sl (SYC 251F), we found 2 MOT results in the period of December 2021 to January 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL2.8L Petrol

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