Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 1999
82.8% pass rate
from 651 tests in 2021
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (70% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Washers (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Tread depth (74% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (59% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Drag link end
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.46% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates

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