Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 201380.7% pass rate
from 4,697 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.
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6.3% fail on
Tyres
(23% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Condition (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.043% fail on Size/type
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5.7% fail on
Suspension
(23% better than other 2013 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Springs
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(56% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Linkage
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint
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1.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(55% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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3.1% fail on
Springs
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(25% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(53% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.64% fail on Brake discs
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0.77% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.36% fail on
Brake performance
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Service brake performance
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.21% fail on
Rbt
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.043% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(86% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.043% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Parking brake performance
(88% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Rbt
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Rbt
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.21% fail on
Service brake performance
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.043% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.021% fail on Other components
- 0.021% fail on Additional braking device
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0.021% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
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0.021% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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1.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(48% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(46% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.49% fail on
Direction indicators
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Flashing type
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
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0.49% fail on
Flashing type
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.064% fail on Horn
- 0.043% fail on Stop lamp (98% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.043% fail on Switch
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0.021% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.021% fail on Position lamp
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0.021% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.021% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.021% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.021% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(48% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Visibility
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Bonnet
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0.021% fail on
View to rear
- 0.021% fail on Mirrors
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0.60% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.064% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.23% fail on
Spark ignition
(77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.043% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.55% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Road Wheels
(76% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
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0.45% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.45% fail on Registration plates
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0.32% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.043% fail on
Seat belts
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Airbags
- 0.021% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.17% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Doors
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0.11% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.043% fail on Door condition
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0.11% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.15% fail on
Doors
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0.085% fail on
Steering
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Steering linkage components
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Steering arm
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0.085% fail on
Steering linkage components
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
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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.