Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2012

90.6% pass rate

from 373 tests in 2017

(55% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

6.2% fail on Tyres
- 5.9% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Tread depth
1.9% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (77% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.27% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.27% fail on Front lamps
- 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.27% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.27% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.27% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
0.54% fail on Brakes (86% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.54% fail on Components
    - 0.27% fail on Pipes
    - 0.27% fail on Hoses
0.54% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.54% fail on Emissions
0.27% fail on Suspension
- 0.27% fail on Coil springs
  - 0.27% fail on Condition
0.27% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Condition
0.27% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate