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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz Slk 230. Check any Slk 230 by registration number below.

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94.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.9%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Slk 230 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Slk 230 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.1%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Slk 230 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz Slk 230, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz Slk 230 performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 87 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2001

Based on 167 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

2000

Based on 213 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

1999

Based on 363 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

1998

Based on 382 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

100k mi

1997

Based on 343 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 87 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

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83.5% pass rate

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92.7% pass rate

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85.8% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Slk 230

Mercedes Benz Slk 230 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz Slk 230 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Slk 230?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Slk 230 is 94.1% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz Slk 230?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz Slk 230 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.1%, the Mercedes Benz Slk 230 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz Slk 230?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz Slk 230?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Slk 230: 126,703 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Slk 230 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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