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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2003
65.7% pass rate
from 2,251 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.089% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.089% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pedal
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.044% fail on Lever
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition (29% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (87% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.089% fail on Fluid leaks (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Prop shaft (22 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Bearing housing (26 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.089% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Chassis condition (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.044% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Power steering
      • 0.044% fail on Rams
    • 0.044% fail on Steering column
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Seat belts (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates

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