Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2001
83.7% pass rate
from 306 tests in 2021
(62% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Bonnet (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.33% fail on Wipers
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (91% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Brake performance (92% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.33% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.33% fail on Brake pads
  • 0.98% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.65% fail on Body, chassis, structure (93% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates

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