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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2013
80.7% pass rate
from 4,697 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.36% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.043% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.043% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
      • 0.021% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.49% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Flashing type (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.085% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.064% fail on Horn
    • 0.043% fail on Stop lamp (98% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.60% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.064% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
    • 0.021% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.085% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Steering arm
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