Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results

Registered in 2017
92.1% pass rate
from 672 tests in 2021
(48% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.15% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.30% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Suspension
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Springs
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.30% fail on Brakes (86% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.15% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.15% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 0.15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition

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