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Mercedes-benz SLK - 2016

99.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SLK, model year 2016. Sample size: 1,450 cars, 3,628 tests and 3,622 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,450 cars

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK has an overall defect rate of 100 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 151 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 34% improvement. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and body structure, with defects being 42% and 95% lower than the average, respectively. Additionally, the SLK shows a concerning trend with increasing defects as mileage increases, particularly notable in the highest mileage category. While tyre wear is typically a common issue, this model stands out for its reliability in critical safety areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,450 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SLK

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 42.7% better
44.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 96.3% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 58.0% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 75.2% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.3% better
135.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 95.6% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 51.5% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 55.8% better
5.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 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: 889
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 447
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 329
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 159
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 149
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 127
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 92

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 92
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 12