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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2002
68.9% pass rate
from 2,444 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.82% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.082% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 0.082% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.041% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.041% fail on Lever
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.3% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (50% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (49% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.082% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.082% fail on Fluid leaks (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Prop shaft (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Flexible couplings (26 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Bearing housing (35 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pipe
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
        • 0.041% fail on Catch
    • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.041% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.041% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
        • 0.041% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.082% fail on Steering gear (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering box
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.86% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition

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