Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results
Registered in 200580.7% pass rate
from 1,191 tests in 2017
(57% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.
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6.6% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (61% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Headlamps
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp (94% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.084% fail on Switch
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0.25% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
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0.59% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.50% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Position lamps
(92% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front lamps (95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Rear lamps (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Battery
- 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Direction indicators
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Individual lamps (91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Horn
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6.2% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
(42% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (63% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.84% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.84% fail on Condition
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0.084% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.084% fail on Suspension unit
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0.084% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.084% fail on Operation
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0.084% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.084% fail on Linkage condition
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
(42% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
(49% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth (67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.084% fail on Size/type
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2.8% fail on
Brakes
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Hub components
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Brake discs
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0.84% fail on
Brake performance
(88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Rear wheels (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front wheels (84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Components
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Pipes (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Hoses
- 0.084% fail on Leaks
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0.59% fail on
Components
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.42% fail on Condition
- 0.084% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.084% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.084% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.084% fail on Restricted movement
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0.84% fail on
Hub components
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Washers (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Windscreen
- 0.084% fail on Mirrors
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1.4% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate
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1.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(55% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.0% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.084% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.084% fail on Condition
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1.0% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.84% fail on
Steering
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Ball joint
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0.084% fail on
Steering control
- 0.084% fail on Steering column
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0.76% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.25% fail on Condition
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0.25% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Doors
- 0.25% fail on Drivers
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0.25% fail on
Doors
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0.25% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.084% fail on Emissions
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0.084% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.084% fail on Cap