MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 450sl
8 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mercedes-benz 450sl vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 450sl has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 139,626 miles.
8
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
740
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 450sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 450sl MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Emissions & nuisance13%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Identification & plates5%
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Brakes5%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
Mercedes-benz 450sl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Mercedes-benz 450sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 450sl MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 450sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 139,365 |
| 2017 | 3 | 10 | 80% | 104,908 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 225,984 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 95,762 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 185,849 |
| 1972 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 155,326 |
Mercedes-benz 450sl reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mercedes-benz 450sl vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 450sl MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Mercedes-benz 450sl in our data has covered around
139,626 miles.
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