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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 1999
68.8% pass rate
from 1,958 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Switch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.051% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.051% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.051% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.36% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.051% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.051% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.2% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.051% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.61% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension rod
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.051% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.051% fail on Tank
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (83% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Strengthening plate (15 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.051% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.051% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Doors (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.051% fail on Catch
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
    • 0.051% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (43% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.051% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.051% fail on Steering box
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering box
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.051% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.051% fail on Speedometer

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