1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · GUY 280X
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 42,903 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GUY 280X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 42,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GUY 280X 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 (GUY 280X) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GUY 280X Mileage History
- 28/06/202240,663 mi
- 12/06/202341,669 mi+1,006 mi
- 28/06/202341,966 mi+297 mi
- 25/06/202442,241 mi+275 mi
- 20/06/202542,903 mi+662 mi
Average of roughly 752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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