MERCEDES-BENZ SLC MOT pass rate
89.8% of 16,664 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC MOT tests pass.
The SLC passes its MOT 89.8% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ SLC passes its MOT 89.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 100.0% at 0–3 years to 88.8% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 47 | 17,206 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.9% | 3,912 | 24,305 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.8% | 12,691 | 36,629 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (14) | 14 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ SLC
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ SLC fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 49.8% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 23.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.8% | Too low |
| Brakes | 13.4% | Warning lamp indicates an abs fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 5.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | Fractured |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.7% | Leaking |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ SLC?
- 89.8% of MERCEDES-BENZ SLC MOT tests pass, based on 16,664 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ SLC?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ SLC fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ SLC's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.