Mercedes-Benz Sl MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz Sl appears in 121,116 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2023. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres, and its overall pass rate is 86.9%.
121,116
MOT tests analysed
86.9%
Pass rate
13.1%
Fail rate
1980–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,453 | 86.4% | 13.6% | Suspension |
| 2013 | 6,343 | 87.1% | 12.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 5,616 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.4% | 5,311 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.8% | 4,578 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.2% | 3,922 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 2,459 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 2,164 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 1,004 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 830 |
Methodology & source. Based on 121,116 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.