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Mercedes-benz SLK - 2006

227.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SLK, model year 2006. Sample size: 4,191 cars, 10,057 tests and 22,920 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,191 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate of 228 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 369 defects, marking a 38% improvement. It particularly excels in categories such as steering and visibility, showing defect rates that are 82% and 54% lower than the average, respectively. While there are some increases in defect rates as mileage increases, the SLK generally performs better than average across most categories, indicating a reliable vehicle overall. Notably, it also fares well in lights and electrics, with defects at 38% lower than the average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,191 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 17.8% better
126.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 82.2% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 54.5% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 66.1% better
37.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.4% better
225.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 60.0% better
23.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 39.0% better
7.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 57.7% better
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,356
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,282
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,788
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,477
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,253
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 825
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 737
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 679
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 594
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 581

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 679
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 444
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 340
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 242
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 228
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 226
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 191
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 171
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 152
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 126