Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 200773.4% pass rate
from 3,271 tests in 2017
(33% 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.
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14% fail on
Suspension
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7.7% fail on
Coil springs
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Location
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(83% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Attachment
- 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Shock absorbers
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(96% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (96% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Linkage condition
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0.092% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.061% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.061% fail on
Wheel bearings
(92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Front
- 0.031% fail on Rear
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0.031% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.031% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.031% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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7.7% fail on
Coil springs
(47% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Brakes
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(30% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Rear wheels (47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Front wheels (55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.9% fail on
Components
- 1.9% fail on Pipes (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Hoses
- 0.061% fail on Leaks
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1.9% fail on
Components
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
(63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Brake calipers
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.061% fail on ABS (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Restricted movement
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(30% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamps
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.061% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.031% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.031% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.031% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.031% fail on Switch
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1.2% fail on
Position lamps
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front lamps (76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Rear lamps (95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on All position lamps
- 0.83% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp (92% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Direction indicators
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Individual lamps (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Fog lamp (66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Tell tale
- 0.092% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
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5.3% fail on
Tyres
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Valve stem
- 0.031% fail on Size/type
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2.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(97% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Drivers airbag
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2.4% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Emissions (70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Fuel system
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Pipe
- 0.031% fail on Cap
- 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Washers (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Windscreen
- 0.061% fail on Mirrors
- 0.031% fail on Bonnet
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0.40% fail on
Steering
(83% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Steering system
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Ball joint
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
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0.40% fail on
Steering system
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.37% fail on Registration plate
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0.24% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.061% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Body condition
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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.