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2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A models manufactured in 2013, based on 570 real MOT test results.

91.9%
Pass Rate
8.1%
Fail Rate
570
Total Tests
18,260
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A MOT Analysis

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A has an MOT pass rate of 91.9% based on 570 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,260 miles on the odometer. With a 8.1% failure rate, the 2013 Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A is Tyres, responsible for 8.9% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 2.5%. Driver's View of the Road follows at 0.9%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres8.9%51
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.5%14
3Driver's View Of The Road0.9%5
4Suspension0.7%4
5Registration Plates And Vin0.7%4
6Brakes0.5%3
7Road Wheels0.4%2
8Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.4%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,260 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres4.90% per 10K miLamps & Electrical1.35% per 10K miVisibility0.48% per 10K miSuspension0.38% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.38% per 10K miBrakes0.29% per 10K miWheels0.19% per 10K miSeat Belts0.19% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres4.908.9%51
Lamps & Electrical1.352.5%14
Visibility0.480.9%5
Suspension0.380.7%4
Registration Plates and VIN0.380.7%4
Brakes0.290.5%3
Wheels0.190.4%2
Seat Belts0.190.4%2

Mileage Statistics

18,260
Mean
17,661
Median
12,709
25th Percentile
24,897
75th Percentile
4.44% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A has an MOT pass rate of 91.9% based on 570 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,260 miles on the odometer. With a 8.1% failure rate, the 2013 Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 18,260 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 8.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 8.9% of MOT failures on 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 2.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Driver's View of the Road — 0.9% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 2013 Mercedes-Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Blue-ciency A models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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