1992–2020 · 19,662 MOT tests

Mercedes-Benz SL MOT pass rate by year

How every year of the Mercedes-Benz SL did at its MOT in 2024, compared with the average car of the same age.

131Well above average

Best year200483.1% passed

Worst year202092.8% passed

Rank in Mercedes-Benz2 of 33

Pass rate by year of registration

Pass rate first time Average for a car that age

Year	Tests	Passed	Average	Score
2020 SL	208	92.8%	86.9%	107Above average
2019 SL	394	92.9%	84.9%	109Well above average
2018 SL	402	89.8%	82.5%	109Well above average
2017 SL	631	90.6%	79.8%	114Well above average
2016 SL	762	89.8%	76.6%	117Well above average
2015 SL	811	85.7%	73.5%	117Well above average
2014 SL	1,044	86.5%	69.9%	124Well above average
2013 SL	1,091	82.1%	66.8%	123Well above average
2012 SL	411	84.9%	64.3%	132Well above average
2011 SL	254	86.2%	61.8%	139Well above average
2010 SL	346	81.5%	59.6%	137Well above average
2009 SL	467	81.4%	58.4%	139Well above average
2008 SL	772	82.1%	56.9%	144Well above average
2007 SL	759	80.4%	56.9%	141Well above average
2006 SL	779	80.1%	56.1%	143Well above average
2005 SL	1,086	81.3%	56.5%	144Well above average
2004 SL	1,792	83.1%	56.4%	147Well above average
2003 SL	2,338	79.6%	57.3%	139Well above average
2002 SL	940	81.4%	58.1%	140Well above average
2001 SL	279	84.6%	59.4%	142Well above average
2000 SL	490	81.0%	61.5%	132Well above average
1999 SL	543	81.4%	63.3%	129Well above average
1998 SL	676	79.7%	64.9%	123Well above average
1997 SL	655	81.4%	65.5%	124Well above average
1996 SL	569	83.0%	66.2%	125Well above average
1995 SL	519	79.2%	66.8%	119Well above average
1994 SL	392	81.6%	67.5%	121Well above average
1993 SL	150	80.7%	67.5%	120Well above average
1992 SL	102	77.5%	68.8%	113Well above average

Share of all 19,662 tests.

Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.8%
Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%