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C26 GCX

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,298 mi
Last recorded171,298 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 GCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 171,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 171,273 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 168,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steeringbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 168,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 163,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 30cm of anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 161,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 160,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 160,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 160,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 159,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AND INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR RUSTY

Pass 27 May 2016 158,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2015 157,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 155,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 155,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Brake pipes greased

Excessive corrosing to both front inner sills but not within a prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 153,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 153,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 151,748 miles

Offside headlamp beam pattern incorrect but will not dazzle

Pass 29 Oct 2010 147,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 147,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 146,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 146,067 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL BADLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2007 144,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 143,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 142,183 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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C26 GCX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C26 GCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C26 GCX registered?

C26 GCX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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