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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1998
77.9% pass rate
from 747 tests in 2021
(43% better than other 1998 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.54% fail on Horn
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (60% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.67% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.54% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Noise suppression (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sound deadening material (22 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (62% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.54% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (83% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment

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