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N586 CON

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 CON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,048 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Jacking point area corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,875 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 118,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 116,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,483 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,033 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,307 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,364 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 30,364 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,287 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 83,200 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,654 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 77,206 miles

advise n/s/r back plate rubbing

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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N586 CON is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 N586 CON, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N586 CON registered?

N586 CON is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N586 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N586 CON shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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