Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 200674.5% pass rate
from 3,584 tests in 2017
(40% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Suspension
(37% better than other 2006 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.2% fail on Condition
- 0.056% fail on Location
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3.6% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.56% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Shock absorbers
(79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.11% fail on Component mounting
- 0.084% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.056% fail on Spring mounting
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0.11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(97% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (97% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Linkage condition
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0.084% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.084% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.084% fail on
Wheel bearings
(92% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Front (81% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.028% fail on Condition
- 0.028% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.028% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.028% fail on Condition
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0.028% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.028% fail on Attachment
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0.028% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.028% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.028% fail on Drive shafts
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0.028% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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5.3% fail on
Coil springs
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6.4% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(71% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Individual lamps (36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.028% fail on Tell tales
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Position lamps
(78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front lamps (74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Rear lamps (94% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamps
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.028% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.028% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.028% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.028% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
(27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Valve stem
- 0.084% fail on Size/type
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5.2% fail on
Brakes
(55% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.4% fail on
Components
- 2.4% fail on Pipes
- 0.028% fail on Hoses
- 0.056% fail on Leaks
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2.4% fail on
Components
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2.3% fail on
Brake performance
(58% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Rear wheels (73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Front wheels (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Hub components
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Brake pads (73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.084% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.084% fail on
Parking brake
(89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on ABS (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Restricted movement
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0.028% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.028% fail on
Pedal
- 0.028% fail on Condition
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0.028% fail on
Pedal
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0.028% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.028% fail on Lever
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2.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(57% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Emissions (70% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Fuel system
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Cap
- 0.056% fail on Pipe
- 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Windscreen
- 0.33% fail on Washers (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Mirrors
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0.75% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Steering system
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Ball joint
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0.028% fail on
Free play
- 0.028% fail on Steering rack
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0.056% fail on
Power steering
(80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Operation
- 0.028% fail on Other components
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0.70% fail on
Steering system
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.64% fail on Registration plate
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0.25% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.056% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Body condition (74% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Doors
- 0.028% fail on Passengers front
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0.028% fail on
Seats
- 0.028% fail on Drivers
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2004 - 2011)
Georgeous jewel like looks reminiscent of a miniature McLaren SLR. Electric folding hard top. A much desired and aspired to car.