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586 BSM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,339 mi
Last recorded86,339 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration586 BSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 86,339 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 82,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 82,728 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,109 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,993 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,211 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,754 miles

brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexi hoses starting to rust

front wiper blades showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside front fog lamp

advise slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,502 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,437 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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586 BSM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 586 BSM, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 586 BSM?

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What year was 586 BSM registered?

586 BSM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 586 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 586 BSM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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