MOT Results

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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1983
81.3% pass rate
from 144 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 1983 cars)
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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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.69% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.69% fail on Horn
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on All direction indicators
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.69% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.69% fail on Springs
      • 0.69% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.69% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.69% fail on Leaks
    • 0.69% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.69% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.69% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.69% fail on Chassis
      • 0.69% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.69% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.69% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.69% fail on Condition
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.69% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas

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