2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK · 4,628 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLKs fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 SLK years (4,628 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLKs: 25.9%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLKs: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 35,780
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,628
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.6% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Suspension2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Brakes1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.78%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.58%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.69%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.46%) · Wheel bearing slight play (1.9%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLKs fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 SLK years (4,628 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.82% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.51% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK shows 35,780 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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