MERCEDES-BENZ SLC MOT Pass Rate
89.0% of 3,060 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC MOT tests pass.
The SLC passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 82.8%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ SLC passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 93.6% at 3–6 years to 88.4% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.6% | 343 | 24,291 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.4% | 2,709 | 37,675 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (7) | 7 | 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 48.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 48.5% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 24.9% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 16.7% | warning lamp indicates an ABS fault |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.1% | too low |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 4.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.8% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 4.2% | fractured |
| Steering | 0.8% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.3% | backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate