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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2012
79.8% pass rate
from 5,712 tests in 2021
(33% 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.

  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (30% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.053% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Valves
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.088% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Horn
    • 0.035% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Stop lamp
  • 0.98% fail on Visibility (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.75% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.088% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Passengers airbag (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.018% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (63% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.070% fail on Steering (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.018% fail on Power steering
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
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