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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1985
79.9% pass rate
from 194 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 1985 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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.52% fail on Springs
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.52% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.52% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Pipe
    • 0.52% fail on Floor
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Other components
        • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates

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