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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1987
81.3% pass rate
from 107 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 1987 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.93% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.93% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.93% fail on Switch
    • 0.93% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.93% fail on Horn
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.93% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.93% fail on Seats
      • 0.93% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.93% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.93% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.93% fail on Power steering
      • 0.93% fail on Other components
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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