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Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor reliable? We analysed 1,125 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,125 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.6%
Typical Mileage
78,130mi
Annual Mileage
1,755mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor.

Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2
Headlamp aim too high 2

Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1

Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
719 mi/yr
Typical
1,755 mi/yr
Average
2,587 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,408 mi/yr

Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
78,130 mi
75th Percentile
99,928 mi
95th Percentile
124,671 mi
Max Recorded
1,058,487 mi

How Does the Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor THIS CAR 80.6% 1,125 78,130 mi — yrs
Mercedes Motorhome 76.7% 14,848 66,873 mi 45 yrs
Mercedes Unknown 79.2% 11,881 102,484 mi 39 yrs
Mercedes Camper 74.6% 8,342 82,260 mi 47 yrs
Peugeot 208 Active Bluehdi S/s 85.6% 443 43,230 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor?

The Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.6% across 1,125 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brake pipe excessively corroded with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor owner drives around 1,755 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor reliable?
Based on 1,125 MOT tests, the Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor has a 80.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor?
The most common failure point is brake pipe excessively corroded.
How many miles does a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor do per year?
The typical Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor does around 1,755 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes Slk 200 Kompressor?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.