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Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2012
81.5% pass rate
from 5,899 tests in 2020
(31% 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.

  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
    • 0.051% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.90% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
    • 0.085% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.085% fail on Switch
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.98% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.034% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.37% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.034% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Passenger compartment (101 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Seat belts (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.034% fail on Steering (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses
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