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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2012
82.6% pass rate
from 432 tests in 2021
(50% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
    • 0.23% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.93% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.93% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
  • 0.93% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Washers
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition

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