Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1990
83.5% pass rate
from 91 tests in 2021
(48% better than other 1990 cars)
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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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