MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 230sl
11 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Mercedes-benz 230sl vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 230sl has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,694 miles.
11
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
390
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 230sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 230sl MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz 230sl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Mercedes-benz 230sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 230sl MOT tests:
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust rubber missing center section (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear diff leaking oil (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 230sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | 100% | 32,696 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 88,098 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 60,310 |
| 2010 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 88,004 |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 39,620 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 51,436 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 48,681 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 42,701 |
Mercedes-benz 230sl reliability FAQ
Across 11 Mercedes-benz 230sl vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 230sl MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Mercedes-benz 230sl in our data has covered around
51,694 miles.
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