Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2011
87.5% pass rate
from 287 tests in 2021
(67% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.70% fail on Tread depth (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.70% fail on Visibility (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers
  • 0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition

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