1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · C26 MAL
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 93,960 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2746cc
C26 MAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 93,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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C26 MAL Mileage History
- 19/01/202293,897 mi
- 04/02/202293,899 mi+2 mi
- 07/06/202393,940 mi+41 mi
- 27/05/202493,956 mi+16 mi
- 29/07/202593,960 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C26 MAL 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 MAL) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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