MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 350 sl
3 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz 350 sl vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 350 sl has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,236 miles.
3
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
1,297
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 350 sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 350 sl MOT tests:
-
Other75%
-
Brakes10%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
-
Seatbelts & equipment3%
-
Emissions & nuisance3%
-
Visibility2%
Mercedes-benz 350 sl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz 350 sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 350 sl MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- brake discs all round light surface rust (suspect vehicle been standing) (2 times)
- o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover detreated. (2 times)
- o/s/r tyre inner and outer side walls slight damage (suspect been run flat) (2 times)
- plastic shields and covers fitted along vehicle under side unable to fully inspect vehicle. (2 times)
- slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing. (2 times)
- slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing. (2 times)
- slight oil leak (rear of engine o/s) (2 times)
- Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 350 sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 80,910 |
| 1980 | 1 | 22 | 86% | 132,596 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 129,202 |
Mercedes-benz 350 sl reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz 350 sl vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 350 sl MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Mercedes-benz 350 sl in our data has covered around
114,236 miles.
Compare the Mercedes-benz 350 sl
See how the Mercedes-benz 350 sl stacks up against other Mercedes-benz models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Mercedes-benz 350 sl
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Mercedes-benz models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks