Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 201286.5% pass rate
from 4,985 tests in 2017
(36% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.
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7.6% fail on
Tyres
(36% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.18% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.080% fail on Valve stem
- 0.060% fail on Size/type
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3.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Headlamps
(52% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.34% fail on
Direction indicators
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.10% fail on Individual lamps (74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp (89% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Position lamps
(92% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Front lamps (90% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Horn
- 0.020% fail on Battery
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0.020% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.020% fail on Fog lamp
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0.020% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.020% fail on Lamp
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1.4% fail on
Brakes
(62% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.58% fail on ABS (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Hub components
(80% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Brake pads (83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Brake calipers
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0.24% fail on
Brake performance
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.080% fail on Front wheels (76% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Rear wheels (88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Electronic stability system (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.060% fail on
Components
- 0.040% fail on Pipes
- 0.020% fail on Hoses
- 0.020% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.020% fail on Operation
- 0.020% fail on Leaks
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0.060% fail on
Components
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0.020% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.020% fail on Cable
- 0.020% fail on Restricted movement
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(68% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.42% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.040% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Coil springs
(83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.16% fail on Front
- 0.12% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.060% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (79% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Shock absorbers
(88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.020% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.020% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.020% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.46% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.96% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(78% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Washers (80% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Windscreen
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet
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0.60% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.60% fail on Registration plate
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.080% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.040% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.040% fail on Condition
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0.10% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.12% fail on
Steering
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Steering system
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Power steering
- 0.040% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Pump
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0.060% fail on
Steering system
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.10% fail on
Doors
- 0.10% fail on Passengers front (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Body condition
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0.10% fail on
Doors
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0.080% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Emissions
- 0.020% fail on Exhaust system
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0.020% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.020% fail on Cap
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2011 - 2016)
High quality interior. Three roof options. Offered with 250 CDI diesel engine. Also available with 5.5 litre V8.