Mercedes-Benz SLC MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz SLC appears in 46,775 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2021. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 90.1%.
46,775
MOT tests analysed
90.1%
Pass rate
9.9%
Fail rate
1980–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 19,242 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 2,801 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.2% | 1,035 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 750 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 471 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 450 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.6% | 267 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 222 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.3% | 145 |
Methodology & source. Based on 46,775 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.