Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 200875.2% pass rate
from 2,857 tests in 2017
(33% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Suspension
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8.8% fail on
Coil springs
(78% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Condition (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Location
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3.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.035% fail on Condition
- 0.98% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.88% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.88% fail on Condition
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0.11% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.070% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.070% fail on Condition
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0.070% fail on
Wheel bearings
(89% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Front
- 0.035% fail on General condition
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0.035% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.035% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.035% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.035% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.035% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.035% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.035% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.035% fail on Condition
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8.8% fail on
Coil springs
(78% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
(25% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
- 0.11% fail on Valve stem
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5.4% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(71% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.46% fail on Individual lamps (58% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Registration plate lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Headlamps
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.070% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.88% fail on
Position lamps
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Front lamps (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.035% fail on All position lamps
- 0.035% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.70% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Horn
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0.070% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(85% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Fog lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.035% fail on Lamp
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.8% fail on
Brakes
(40% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(28% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.67% fail on Rear wheels (62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Front wheels (51% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.5% fail on
Components
- 1.5% fail on Pipes (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Hoses
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1.5% fail on
Components
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0.98% fail on
Hub components
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Brake discs (91% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Brake back plates
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.035% fail on ABS
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(28% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(58% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Emissions (63% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.070% fail on Cap
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1.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(80% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Washers (90% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Windscreen (73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Mirrors
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0.77% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.77% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.77% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.77% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.70% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.70% fail on Registration plate
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0.28% fail on
Steering
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
(80% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Steering rack
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
(80% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.035% fail on Condition
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0.21% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(66% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Body condition
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0.035% fail on
Doors
- 0.035% fail on Drivers
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0.035% fail on
Seats
- 0.035% fail on Drivers
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0.035% fail on
Load security
- 0.035% fail on Access panel
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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.