MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Sl350
21 vehicles · 251 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Mercedes-benz Sl350 vehicles and 251 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sl350 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,760 miles.
21
Vehicles
251
MOT tests
3,512
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Sl350 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sl350 MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes20%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility1%
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Identification & plates1%
Mercedes-benz Sl350 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 12 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 92% |
| 6 | 11 | 73% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 15 | 87% |
| 9 | 13 | 92% |
| 10 | 17 | 82% |
| 11 | 19 | 79% |
| 12 | 19 | 68% |
| 13 | 15 | 73% |
| 14 | 12 | 67% |
| 15 | 12 | 67% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 8 | 100% |
| 18 | 13 | 69% |
| 19 | 8 | 88% |
| 20 | 8 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Mercedes-benz Sl350 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sl350 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (6 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Mercedes-benz Sl350 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 36,876 |
| 2013 | 3 | 38 | 87% | 49,009 |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 53,755 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 141,369 |
| 2009 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 87,562 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 38,703 |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 | 95% | 65,632 |
| 2005 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 123,550 |
| 2004 | 7 | 100 | 78% | 90,679 |
| 2003 | 1 | 21 | 95% | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 56,797 |
Mercedes-benz Sl350 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Mercedes-benz Sl350 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sl350 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Mercedes-benz Sl350 in our data has covered around
78,760 miles.
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