Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results
Registered in 201082.9% pass rate
from 386 tests in 2021
(55% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.
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5.2% fail on
Suspension
(61% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Springs
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3.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.4% fail on Coil spring
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3.4% fail on
Coil springs
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0.78% fail on
Suspension arms
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Ball joint
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.78% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.78% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint
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0.26% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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3.4% fail on
Springs
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4.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(61% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 0.52% fail on Tread depth (85% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Brakes
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.78% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.78% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.26% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.26% fail on Servos
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0.26% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.26% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.26% fail on Brake discs
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0.26% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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1.8% fail on
Visibility
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Wipers
- 1.0% fail on Washers
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1.3% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
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1.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(68% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(68% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp