MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 300 sl
5 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz 300 sl vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 300 sl has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,561 miles.
5
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
486
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 300 sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 300 sl MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical40%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
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Steering20%
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Identification & plates20%
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz 300 sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 300 sl MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 300 sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 93,372 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,505 |
| 1962 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,820 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 52,877 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 60,234 |
Mercedes-benz 300 sl reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz 300 sl vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 300 sl MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)); Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)); Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 300 sl in our data has covered around
47,561 miles.
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