Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2010
82.9% pass rate
from 386 tests in 2021
(55% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

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

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