MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Slk230
6 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mercedes-benz Slk230 vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Slk230 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,535 miles.
6
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
2,346
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Slk230 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Slk230 MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility5%
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Steering4%
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Identification & plates4%
Mercedes-benz Slk230 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 7 | 57% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Slk230 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Slk230 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (6 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- bonnet stay defective (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
Mercedes-benz Slk230 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 49 | 80% | 74,960 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 83,850 |
| 1999 | 1 | 28 | 64% | 128,059 |
Mercedes-benz Slk230 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mercedes-benz Slk230 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Slk230 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Slk230 in our data has covered around
105,535 miles.
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