MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Slk 300
4 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz Slk 300 vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Slk 300 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,882 miles.
4
Vehicles
63
MOT tests
2,796
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Slk 300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Slk 300 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
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Other28%
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Brakes23%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Mercedes-benz Slk 300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz Slk 300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Slk 300 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section crossing over top of rear differential corroded either side of differential (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Slk 300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 73,899 |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 | 90% | 59,204 |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 27,224 |
Mercedes-benz Slk 300 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz Slk 300 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Slk 300 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Slk 300 in our data has covered around
54,882 miles.
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