MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg
3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,155 miles.
3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
2,127
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Steering13%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 43% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg MOT tests:
- engine covers and undertray fitted (4 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- under trays fitted (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Brakes ; Imbalance ; Rear brakes 14 % , Parking brakes 11 % (2 times)
- Brakes ; Pipe corroded , o/s/f at hose (2 times)
- Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake pipe corroded (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 30 | 73% | 78,155 |
Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg MOT issues are:
engine covers and undertray fitted; Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)); under trays fitted.
The typical Mercedes-benz Sl 55 amg in our data has covered around
78,155 miles.
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