2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT pass rate and common faults

3,468 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,468 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.7%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    104 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension22.9%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Lights & electrics8.6%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,468 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).