MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 380 sl
3 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz 380 sl vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 380 sl has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,468 miles.
3
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
442
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 380 sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 380 sl MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical50%
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Other50%
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz 380 sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 380 sl MOT tests:
- n/s indicators do not work with hazard switch (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 380 sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 27,985 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 73,710 |
Mercedes-benz 380 sl reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz 380 sl vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 380 sl MOT issues are:
n/s indicators do not work with hazard switch; Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)); Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 380 sl in our data has covered around
58,468 miles.
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