Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, registered in 1995
77.5% pass rate
from 826 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(59% better than other 1995 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(63% better than other 1995 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 1995 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
- 0.97% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.73% fail on Individual lamps
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3.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 1995 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Position lamps
(83% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front lamps (80% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Fog lamp
(63% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Fog lamp (71% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Switch
- 0.61% fail on Registration plate (91% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Headlamps
(90% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Horn
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0.24% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.12% fail on Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Switch
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
(71% better than other 1995 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 1995 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Rear wheels (89% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Front wheels (89% better than other 1995 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(86% better than other 1995 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Components
(85% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pipes (82% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Hoses (92% better than other 1995 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Components
(85% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.97% fail on ABS
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0.73% fail on
Hub components
(75% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Parking brake
(75% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Condition (75% better than other 1995 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 1995 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(59% better than other 1995 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 1995 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (79% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet
- 0.24% fail on Windscreen (81% better than other 1995 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Tyres
(56% better than other 1995 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth (67% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Size / type
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3.8% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(74% better than other 1995 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(57% better than other 1995 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Catalyst (56% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.12% fail on Pipe
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3.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(57% better than other 1995 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Suspension
(92% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(80% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 0.61% fail on Front suspension joints (67% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Coil springs
(80% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Condition (79% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Suspension arms
(93% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Pins / bushes (92% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.12% fail on Other components
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0.12% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.61% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(80% better than other 1995 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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1.1% fail on
Steering
(82% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Steering system
(80% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Steering damper (25 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Power steering
- 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.97% fail on
Steering system
(80% better than other 1995 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Seat belts
(96% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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0.12% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 1989
Still looks good, even at 20 years old. Best bet the 224bhp SL320 V6 with 5 speed autobox from June 1998.
