2010 Mercedes-Benz SL · 1,530 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLs fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 23 SL years (1,530 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLs: 15.3%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLs: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 56,179
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,530
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Suspension5.2%
- Lights and electrics4.8%
- Brakes3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.78%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Direction indicator wrong colour 0.59%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.62%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.03%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLs fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 23 SL years (1,530 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.42% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.63% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL shows 56,179 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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