Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Registered from 2014 to 2020.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation "SL" derives from the German term "Super-Leicht", which translates to "Super Light" in English.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 4.7 petrol. 3 of 50 tests failed, 6%.
Better than 78% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 67% | 2 |
| Plates and identity | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 67% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Plates and identity — 33% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.7 petrol · 449 hp · 1815 kg · 2585 mm wheelbase · 10.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 4.7 petrol · 449 hp · 1810 kg · 2585 mm wheelbase · 10.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00017/22
A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01448/22
Faulty configurations of the control units (traction systems, signal recording triggering modules, engine control units and headlights) could cause one or more control units to malfunction, which could increase the risk of an accident. The exhaust emissions exceed the legal limits, posing a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1218/14
The passenger front airbag module was not fitted properly and parts of it may come loose in the event that it is deployed.
Recall of the product from end users