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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2007
69.3% pass rate
from 3,751 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.59% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (32 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.027% fail on Pedal
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Electrical equipment (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Seat belts (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Chassis
      • 0.080% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.080% fail on Fuel system (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
    • 0.053% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.80% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates (61% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
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