Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1996
80.3% pass rate
from 613 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 1996 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (82% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (82% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.16% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.16% fail on Brake pads
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.16% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.82% fail on Washers (77% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (81% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Springs
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.49% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (56% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.98% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.49% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts (90% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.82% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment

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