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H586 PHK

1990 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl88,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH586 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,096 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 92,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 91,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 91,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,781 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,736 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 88,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 87,990 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 87,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2008 87,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,427 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 86,427 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 86,427 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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H586 PHK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 88,757 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 H586 PHK, 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 36 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 H586 PHK registered?

H586 PHK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H586 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H586 PHK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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