Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT Results

Registered in 2016
88.2% pass rate
from 1,310 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SLK is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (95% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.076% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.076% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.076% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.076% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 0.84% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Washers
    • 0.31% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.076% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.69% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.076% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.076% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Brakes (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Mechanical brake components (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.076% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.076% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.23% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.076% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.076% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.076% fail on Steering
    • 0.076% fail on Steering play
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.076% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.076% fail on Transmission
      • 0.076% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.076% fail on Joints
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