Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1991
80.4% pass rate
from 138 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 1991 cars)
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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Horn
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (74% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 1991 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.72% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Springs
      • 0.72% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.72% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.72% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.72% fail on Operation
      • 0.72% fail on Other components
    • 0.72% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (78% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 0.72% fail on Steering
    • 0.72% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.72% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment
  • 0.72% fail on Tyres
    • 0.72% fail on Condition

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