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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1994
78.5% pass rate
from 452 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 1994 cars)
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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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.88% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.66% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.44% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.44% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.22% fail on Oxygen sensor
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Springs
      • 0.88% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.88% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.44% fail on Pipe
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.88% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (68% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Requirements

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