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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 560 sl

5 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Mercedes-benz 560 sl vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 560 sl has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,354 miles.

5
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
118
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 560 sl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 560 sl MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Other22%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Brakes12%
  • Steering8%
  • Visibility4%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Mercedes-benz 560 sl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 560 sl MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  11. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  12. Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 560 sl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 2 8 88% 119,370
1988 1 1 100% 61,003
1987 1 2 100% 33,411
1986 1 8 50% 83,616

Mercedes-benz 560 sl reliability FAQ

Across 5 Mercedes-benz 560 sl vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 560 sl MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2).

The typical Mercedes-benz 560 sl in our data has covered around 83,354 miles.

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