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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1988
88.7% pass rate
from 142 tests in 2021
(62% better than other 1988 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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.70% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.70% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.70% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.70% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.70% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (85% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.70% fail on Horn
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (80% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.70% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.70% fail on Wipers
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Pipe
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.70% fail on Steering
    • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas

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