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Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2016
89.9% pass rate
from 815 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.61% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.86% fail on Visibility (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Washers
  • 0.61% fail on Suspension (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.49% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Brakes (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Mechanical brake components (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat

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