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Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A reliable? We analysed 993 real MOT tests across 281 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 993 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.6%
Typical Mileage
15,977mi
Annual Mileage
3,224mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A 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 300 Final Edition Prem A.

Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.2%
2021
92.3%
2020

Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,861 mi/yr
Typical
3,224 mi/yr
Average
4,538 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,305 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 155 94.2% 9,742 16,727 27,438
2020 820 92.3% 10,144 15,629 24,152

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A Last?

Based on 281 Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
15,977 mi
75th Percentile
24,566 mi
95th Percentile
44,167 mi
Max Recorded
110,393 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

94.2% MOT pass rate from 155 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.3% MOT pass rate from 820 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 155 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.3% — 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 300 Final Edition Prem A 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 300 Final Edition Prem A THIS CAR 92.6% 993 15,977 mi — 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
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI 91% 457 55,023 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A?

The Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.6% across 993 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A 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 300 Final Edition Prem A owner drives around 3,224 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-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A reliable?
Based on 993 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A has a 92.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A does around 3,224 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Slc 300 Final Edition Prem A is 2021 with a 94.2% pass rate across 155 tests.