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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 28 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 0 | 4 | |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 0 | 3 | |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 0 | 9 | |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 0 | 12 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class model years with the most are the 2012 (12), 2013 (9) and 2015 (4). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (3), 2015 (4) and 2013 (9), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2015. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 13.1% for cars first registered in 2016 to 28.8% for 2010, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were suspension, tyres, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.