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Mercedes-benz SLK - 2007

224.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SLK, model year 2007. Sample size: 4,009 cars, 9,835 tests and 22,065 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,009 cars

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 224 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 36% better than the yearly average of 352 defects. The model particularly excels in categories such as steering and visibility, showing a notable reduction in defects compared to average figures. It also performs better regarding lights and electrics as well as wheels, suspensions, and axles. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates generally increase with higher mileage, but even at over 124,000 miles, the SLK maintains a relatively low defect count. Overall, the SLK stands out for its reliability in several key areas compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,009 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 7.8% better
130.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 74.0% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 54.7% better
12.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 67.4% better
33.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.8% better
220.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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
▲ 53.5% better
25.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 41.3% better
6.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 66.1% better
14.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 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: 2,672
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,149
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,900
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,462
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,083
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 872
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 734
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 703
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 588
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 533

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 703
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 533
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 244
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 219
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 213
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 197
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 190
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 174
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 141
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 109