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86 Model Years Analyzed

Mercedes Benz Sl
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1957-2021), based on 25,091 DVSA recorded tests.

87.2%

Average Pass Rate

86

Model Years

25k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2003 Mercedes Benz Sl MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

85.7% pass rateBased on 2,835 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

202150%

4 tests

2021100%

2 tests

2021100%

3 tests

202095.9%

121 tests

202092.9%

14 tests

2020100%

5 tests

202094.4%

36 tests

202095.8%

48 tests

201990%

10 tests

201993.1%

379 tests

201993.5%

46 tests

2019100%

17 tests

2018100%

2 tests

2018100%

1 tests

201892.6%

447 tests

201792%

714 tests

201690.7%

864 tests

201591.6%

891 tests

2015100%

1 tests

2014100%

1 tests

201489.3%

1,193 tests

201388%

1,289 tests

201284.6%

494 tests

2012100%

1 tests

201187.8%

294 tests

201085.2%

420 tests

200984.8%

567 tests

2009100%

2 tests

200886.5%

895 tests

200786.1%

936 tests

200686.4%

957 tests

2005100%

1 tests

2005100%

1 tests

200587.1%

1,340 tests

2005100%

1 tests

200486.5%

2,212 tests

2004100%

1 tests

2004100%

1 tests

2003100%

1 tests

200385.7%

2,835 tests

2003100%

1 tests

200285.6%

1,169 tests

2002100%

2 tests

200187%

331 tests

200086.3%

569 tests

199986.2%

621 tests

1999100%

1 tests

199887.3%

806 tests

199787.5%

790 tests

1996100%

1 tests

199686.5%

672 tests

199586.7%

633 tests

199483.9%

471 tests

199384.9%

186 tests

199289.6%

134 tests

199250%

2 tests

199191.2%

137 tests

199090.4%

83 tests

198984%

181 tests

198886.6%

157 tests

198782.1%

134 tests

198681.5%

173 tests

198587.5%

216 tests

198480.1%

191 tests

198385.6%

139 tests

198284.1%

44 tests

198196.2%

26 tests

198087.9%

33 tests

197982.4%

17 tests

197890.9%

11 tests

19770%

1 tests

197683.3%

6 tests

1975100%

1 tests

197381.8%

11 tests

197287.5%

8 tests

197173.3%

15 tests

197080%

20 tests

196976.9%

13 tests

196880%

15 tests

1967100%

6 tests

1966100%

4 tests

1965100%

3 tests

196466.7%

3 tests

1963100%

3 tests

1959100%

1 tests

195766.7%

3 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1A tyre seriously damaged
  2. 2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  3. 3Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  4. 4Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  5. 5A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Understand these MOT advisories

Tyres

Tyre close to limit

GBP 60-180 per tyre for common cars, more for large wheels or premium tyres

Brakes

Brake pipe corroded

GBP 120-350 per section, more if multiple lines need replacing

Suspension

Suspension bush worn

GBP 100-300 per side, depending on whether the bush or full arm is replaced

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Mercedes Benz Sl?

The Mercedes Benz Sl has an average 87.2% MOT pass rate across model years 1957 to 2021, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz Sl?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Mercedes Benz Sl across all years are: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Mercedes Benz Sl year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Mercedes Benz Sl model years.

Mercedes Benz Sl MOT Pass Rate & Failure Statistics | Pre MOT Check