Mercedes-benz Slc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes-benz Slc car check
Is the Mercedes-benz Slc reliable? We analysed 61,097 real MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Slc is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Slc.
Mercedes-benz Slc Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Slc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Slc MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Slc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Slc Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Slc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Slc Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Slc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz Slc MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Slc year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | 87.3% | 10,638 | 15,903 | 26,301 |
| 2020 | 289 | 89.3% | 9,711 | 17,341 | 28,648 |
| 2019 | 5,010 | 92.1% | 10,800 | 17,439 | 26,716 |
| 2018 | 9,329 | 90.5% | 13,702 | 22,113 | 33,382 |
| 2017 | 26,699 | 88.6% | 16,995 | 26,348 | 38,678 |
| 2016 | 18,967 | 87.7% | 18,794 | 29,255 | 43,260 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Slc Last?
Based on 8,836 Mercedes-benz Slc vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Slc Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Slc MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Slc
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.1% MOT pass rate from 5,010 tests
87.3% MOT pass rate from 102 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Slc is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 5,010 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz Slc Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz Slc THIS CAR | 88.8% | 61,097 | 25,808 mi | 10 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A | 73.1% | 50,129 | 76,962 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Slc outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Slc has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 61,097 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
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-benz Slc 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-benz Slc owner drives around 3,579 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.
In terms of longevity, most Mercedes-benz Slc models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.