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Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto reliable? We analysed 1,048 real MOT tests across 233 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,048 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.6%
Typical Mileage
87,354mi
Annual Mileage
1,403mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto.

Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
656 mi/yr
Typical
1,403 mi/yr
Average
2,115 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,880 mi/yr

Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
87,354 mi
75th Percentile
106,571 mi
95th Percentile
143,827 mi
Max Recorded
244,888 mi

How Does the Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto THIS CAR 84.6% 1,048 87,354 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
Ford Transit Connect 240LEADER Eblu 82.9% 1,379 41,315 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto?

The Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 1,048 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto owner drives around 1,403 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 230 Kompressor Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto reliable?
Based on 1,048 MOT tests, the Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto has a 84.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto does around 1,403 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto?
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.