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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2000
66.7% pass rate
from 2,531 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2000 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 2000 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 (38% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp levelling device (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.079% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.079% fail on Switch
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.079% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Linkage
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.040% fail on View to rear
      • 0.040% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.040% fail on Mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.040% fail on Torsion bar
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.079% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (64% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.079% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Engine oil leaks (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on System
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prop shafts (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Prop shaft (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.040% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
      • 0.040% fail on Belts
    • 0.55% fail on Seats
      • 0.55% fail on Driver's seat (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure (84% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (86% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis (85% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts (92% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.079% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Power steering (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Rams
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
    • 0.079% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.079% fail on Steering column
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.040% fail on Steering box
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Condition
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle (60% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2000 cars)

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