Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 200971.0% pass rate
from 2,573 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Suspension
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10.0% fail on
Springs
(74% worse than other 2009 cars)
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10.0% fail on
Coil springs
(75% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 10.0% fail on Coil spring (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
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10.0% fail on
Coil springs
(75% worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.1% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Suspension arm
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0.27% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.039% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(97% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Linkage
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint
- 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.039% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint
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10.0% fail on
Springs
(74% worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Brakes
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4.4% fail on
Brake performance
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3.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(55% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(59% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.62% fail on
Rbt
- 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.039% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.62% fail on
Rbt
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.19% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(67% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(67% better than other 2009 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(55% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(66% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(64% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(70% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.039% fail on Pivot
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0.74% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(64% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.039% fail on Pedal
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0.039% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
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0.039% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.039% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.039% fail on Other components
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0.039% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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4.4% fail on
Brake performance
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5.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(53% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.86% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.4% fail on
Headlamps
(56% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.82% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Electrical equipment
(80% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.039% fail on Horn
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0.039% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.039% fail on Position lamp
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0.039% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Tyres
(43% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
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2.8% fail on
Visibility
(53% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.078% fail on
View to rear
- 0.078% fail on Mirrors
- 0.039% fail on Bonnet
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1.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(66% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.078% fail on
Compression ignition
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.039% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.039% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Steering
(71% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Steering linkage components
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
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0.58% fail on
Steering linkage components
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.43% fail on Registration plates
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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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.