MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class : 2004

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2004

Tests: 1,903

Pass rate: 82.24%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major16%
2Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major12%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous11%
4Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major8%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major7%
6Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major6%
7SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major6%
8Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major6%
9Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major5%
10Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.1.6(b)Major4%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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