MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi
1 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,679 miles.
1
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
5,994
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
16%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
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Other20%
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Brakes16%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi MOT tests:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245 (4.1.A.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 35 (4.1.A.1a) (1 times)
- SIZE SHOULD BE 225/40R18 (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL IS SPLIT - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm - 245/34R18 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
- Front Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 75,679 |
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi MOT issues are:
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245 (4.1.A.1a); Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 35 (4.1.A.1a).
The typical Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi in our data has covered around
75,679 miles.
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