Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1993
80.1% pass rate
from 171 tests in 2021
(43% better than other 1993 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.58% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.58% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.58% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.58% fail on Seats
      • 0.58% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.58% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.58% fail on Condition

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