Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results
Registered in 201587.2% pass rate
from 4,970 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
(18% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.040% fail on Size/type
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2.0% fail on
Suspension
(38% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Coil spring (31% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Suspension arms
(39% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.040% fail on Linkage
- 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.060% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.060% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(59% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.20% fail on
Headlamps
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.20% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.040% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
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0.040% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.040% fail on Horn
- 0.020% fail on Stop lamp
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0.020% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.020% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.020% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.020% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.0% fail on
Brakes
(71% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.46% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.36% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake pads (87% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Brake performance
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Service brake performance
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.020% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.020% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.020% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.14% fail on
Service brake performance
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.020% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.46% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Visibility
(74% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.020% fail on Windscreen
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0.50% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Spark ignition
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.20% fail on
Compression ignition
(56% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.20% fail on
Spark ignition
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.40% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(63% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Attachment
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0.16% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.040% fail on
Seat belts
(80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Condition
- 0.020% fail on Pre-tensioners
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0.10% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Power steering
(6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Pump (157 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.040% fail on
Steering linkage components
(88% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Track rod end
- 0.020% fail on Steering arm
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0.060% fail on
Power steering
(6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(96% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.020% fail on Hose
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0.020% fail on
Body
- 0.020% fail on Other body component
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0.020% fail on
Fuel system
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0.020% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.020% fail on Anchorages
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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.