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Mercedes-benz SL - 2001

172.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SL, model year 2001. Sample size: 354 cars, 720 tests and 1,242 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 354 cars

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 173 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 53% better than the average of 369. In terms of mileage trends, the vehicle performs optimally in the 0–31,000 miles range but shows increased defects as mileage rises, particularly in the 93,000–124,000 miles category. Notably, the SL excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights & electrics, with defect rates much lower than average, indicating strong performance in these areas. Overall, the SL stands out for its reliability, especially in critical components compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 354 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 51.4% better
81.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 46.8% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 42.5% better
16.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 68.4% better
27.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 47.6% better
153.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 84.1% better
11.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 79.5% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 32.0% better
37.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 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
0 537 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)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 124
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 121
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 94
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 61
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 5