Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2014
88.6% pass rate
from 1,094 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.091% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.091% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on Wipers (92% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.82% fail on Suspension (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.55% fail on Brakes (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.18% fail on Brake performance (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.091% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.091% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.091% fail on Lever
    • 0.091% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.091% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.091% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.091% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Attachment
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.091% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.091% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.091% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.091% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.091% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.091% fail on Condition

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