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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2001
68.2% pass rate
from 2,919 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (25% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp levelling device (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (57% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.034% fail on Switch
    • 0.034% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums (83% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.034% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.034% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.034% fail on Servos
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.2% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (40% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
      • 0.51% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.069% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.034% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.034% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.034% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.58% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Prop shafts (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Prop shaft (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
        • 0.034% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.069% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Hose
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.10% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.034% fail on Bracket
    • 0.069% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.069% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (95% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.034% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.069% fail on Steering box
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.069% fail on Power steering (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Rams
    • 0.034% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.034% fail on Steering box
    • 0.034% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.034% fail on Steering column
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle (65% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates (65% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
  • 0.034% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.034% fail on Speedometer

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