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C36 GGT

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC36 GGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,711 miles

all tyres worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,690 miles

slight bind at n/s/f brake.

Pass 8 May 2024 65,050 miles

slight bind at n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,544 miles

front exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,068 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,411 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion forming on lower sill.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber support splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Slight corrosion on wing

Offside Front Washer jet not working

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Corrosion forming on lower sill.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,558 miles

corrosion forming on nearside front lower sill.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,153 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,715 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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C36 GGT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C36 GGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C36 GGT registered?

C36 GGT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C36 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C36 GGT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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