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Mercedes-benz SLK - 2001

280.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SLK, model year 2001. Sample size: 2,335 cars, 4,925 tests and 13,829 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,335 cars

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with approximately 281 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 24% fewer than the average of 369. This model shows particularly strong performance in several categories, including steering and visibility, where it outperforms average defect rates by 42% and 22% respectively. Additionally, its defect rates for body structure and equipment are significantly lower than average, indicating better reliability in these areas. Mileage-related trends suggest an increase in defects with higher mileages, although the SLK still performs better than the yearly average across all mileage segments. Overall, the SLK stands out for its solid engineering and reliability compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,335 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SLK

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 15.6% better
141.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 43.2% better
14.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 22.8% better
22.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 11.6% better
77.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.8% better
228.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 63.0% better
26.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 61.5% better
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 20.5% better
44.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,213
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,121
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 945
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 836
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 766
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 597
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 579
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 571
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 466
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 440

Serious faults (Top 10)

Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 163
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 121
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 102
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 93
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 83
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 76