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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2007
79.8% pass rate
from 835 tests in 2021
(53% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.12% fail on Bellows
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.96% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.96% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.60% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Washers (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
  • 0.60% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket

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