1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · C26 GCX
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 23/08/1985. Recorded mileage 171,273 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 3839cc
C26 GCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2025
- 171,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C26 GCX Mileage History
- 26/02/2022163,462 mi
- 11/03/2022163,500 mi+38 mi
- 30/03/2023168,490 mi+4,990 mi
- 24/05/2023168,520 mi+30 mi
- 15/03/2025171,273 mi+2,753 mi
Average of roughly 2,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C26 GCX MOT History
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 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (C26 GCX) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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