Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2006
81.6% pass rate
from 890 tests in 2021
(59% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.22% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake pads (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (70% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (97% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition

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