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Mercedes-benz SLC - 2016

87.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SLC, model year 2016. Sample size: 2,763 cars, 6,605 tests and 5,787 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,763 cars

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC shows a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 88 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 151 defects for cars of the same year, representing a 42% improvement. Notably, the SLC excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and body structure, where its defect rates are far below average. However, higher mileage segments indicate an increase in defects, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, which could suggest potential wear as vehicles age. Overall, the SLC stands out positively, particularly in critical safety aspects, making it a reliable choice compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,763 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SLC

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 56.6% better
33.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 93.8% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 59.3% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 79.5% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.9% better
124.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 95.6% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 63.6% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 69.9% better
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,546
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 720
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 478
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 250
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 242
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 227
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 195
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 177
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 141

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 227
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 177
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 109
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 26