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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2009
71.0% pass rate
from 2,573 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 10.0% fail on Springs (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Coil springs (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 10.0% fail on Coil spring (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Pivot
    • 0.039% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal
    • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.82% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Horn
    • 0.039% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on View to rear
      • 0.078% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.039% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.078% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.70% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
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