Mercedes Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Ed125 Bl Cy A (2011)
2011 Mercedes Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Ed125 Bl Cy A
CarHunch analysed 273 real MOT records for the 2011 Mercedes Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Ed125 Bl Cy A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 SLK200 is in serious trouble: just 3.4% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the petrol version sits at a catastrophic 0.4% pass rate. With zero dangerous defects recorded, the failures aren't safety-critical, but the sheer scale of repeated MOT visits signals fundamental reliability issues that make this model a genuine buyer risk.
At only 15,175 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old car, these are lightly-used vehicles, yet they're still racking up failures—suggesting age-related decay rather than wear-and-tear from high mileage. Before considering this model, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist and budget heavily for remedial work; the MOT record indicates this isn't a casual fix-it situation.
What to check before buying a 2011 Mercedes Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Ed125 Bl Cy A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 263 | 0.4% | 0 |
| Other (4%) | 10 | 82.1% | 1.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Mercedes Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Ed125 Bl Cy A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Mercedes Benz Slk200 Amg Sport Ed125 Bl Cy A vehicles fall between 15,175 and 15,175 miles.
MOT History Averages
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