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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

586 BSMMOT history

586 BSM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,339 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
586 BSM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

586 BSM was last recorded at 86,339 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,566 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
773 miles
Average per year
1,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,339 miles
  • 2025 – 85,566 miles
  • 2024 – 84,868 miles
  • 2022 – 84,617 miles
  • 2021 – 83,395 miles
  • 2020 – 83,097 miles
  • 2019 – 82,991 miles
  • 2018 – 82,728 miles
  • 2017 – 82,109 miles
  • 2016 – 80,993 miles
  • 2015 – 80,153 miles
  • 2014 – 79,211 miles
  • 2013 – 77,754 miles
  • 2011 – 75,946 miles
  • 2010 – 74,556 miles
  • 2009 – 71,503 miles
  • 2008 – 68,713 miles
  • 2007 – 65,626 miles
  • 2006 – 63,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,339 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,339 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,339 miles
    Test number
    388385089097
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. Pass85,566 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    147398530055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,868 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    755733010175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,617 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,617 miles
    Test number
    698258096645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,395 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    605642749256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,097 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    899181316846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,991 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    205914723331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,728 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    400730121981
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating
  9. Pass82,109 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    565617839671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass80,993 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    531916019689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,153 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    978036605185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,211 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    526498374077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,209 miles (+1,455)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    855567074014
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass77,754 miles (+1,808)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    318387503170
    • NoteBrake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexi hoses starting to rust
    • NoteFront wiper blades showing signs of wear
  15. Pass75,946 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    736186001345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,556 miles (+3,053)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    243937120344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise offside front fog lamp
    • NoteAdvise slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint
  17. Pass71,503 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    261101109379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,502 miles (+2,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    522560009322
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass68,713 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,713 miles
    Test number
    332887518393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,626 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    132006477220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    280401376283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 586 BSM

What vehicle is registration 586 BSM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 586 BSM on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 586 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 586 BSM is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 586 BSM?
The MOT on 586 BSM is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 586 BSM done?
586 BSM was recorded at 86,339 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,152 miles a year.
Has 586 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 586 BSM has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on 586 BSM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 586 BSM find?
586 BSM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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