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Mercedes-benz SL - 1984

213.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1984 is 236.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SL, model year 1984. Sample size: 148 cars, 253 tests and 539 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 148 cars

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz SL demonstrates a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 213 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 9.4% better than the average of 235. In particular, it performs significantly better in the categories of Lights & Electrics, Body/Structure, and Equipment, showing reductions of 32.8%, 32.6%, and 68.6% respectively compared to the average. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, especially in the 93,000 to 124,000-mile range, where the SL shows a higher incidence of defects than the yearly average. Overall, the SL stands out as a reliable option from its era, particularly in specific defect categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 148 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SL

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 16.3% better
68.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 81.2 / 100 tests
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 6.1% better
27.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 14.4% better
19.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 33.9% better
40.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 10.1% worse
172.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 156.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 33.7% better
34.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 69.9% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 17.2% worse
58.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 49.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 495 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 13

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5