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Mercedes-benz SL - 1994

202.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1994 is 308.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SL, model year 1994. Sample size: 487 cars, 929 tests and 1,884 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 487 cars

The 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the yearly average, with 203 defects per 100 vehicles versus 304 for similar cars, marking a 33% improvement. Notably, this model shows fewer issues with steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, performing better by up to 85% in some categories. While higher mileage groups show increased defect rates, the SL's performance remains commendable across all mileage segments, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in key areas, making it a strong contender among its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 487 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SL

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 12.3% better
105.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 120.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 56.3% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 51.2% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 51.3% better
32.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.3 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.6% better
172.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 201.4 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 85.2% better
12.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 86.3% better
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 16.4% better
54.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.7 / 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
0 514 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: 205
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 189
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 159
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 140
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 109
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8