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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2002
79.5% pass rate
from 1,166 tests in 2021
(57% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (33% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.086% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.60% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension unit (25 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Other components (39 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Operation
      • 0.086% fail on Pipes
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Springs
      • 0.086% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.086% fail on Coil spring
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.86% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.60% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.94% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.086% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.086% fail on Pedal
    • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.086% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.086% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.086% fail on Other components
  • 4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.086% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.086% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.086% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.77% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.086% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.086% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.086% fail on Body
      • 0.086% fail on Other body component
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.086% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.086% fail on Operation
    • 0.086% fail on Power steering
      • 0.086% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment

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