MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Sl 500
10 vehicles · 111 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mercedes-benz Sl 500 vehicles and 111 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sl 500 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,786 miles.
10
Vehicles
111
MOT tests
1,959
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Sl 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sl 500 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering5%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Mercedes-benz Sl 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 9 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Mercedes-benz Sl 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sl 500 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Temporary fuel cap fitted (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- side skirts fitted (2 times)
- unable to fully inspect brake pipes (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Sl 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 32,632 |
| 2012 | 2 | 18 | 89% | 30,419 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,896 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 28,685 |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 102,564 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 78% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 65,852 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 100,908 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 75,698 |
Mercedes-benz Sl 500 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mercedes-benz Sl 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sl 500 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Temporary fuel cap fitted.
The typical Mercedes-benz Sl 500 in our data has covered around
55,786 miles.
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