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Mercedes-benz SLC - 2019

75.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SLC, model year 2019. Sample size: 1,132 cars, 2,635 tests and 1,998 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,132 cars

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC has an overall defect rate of 76 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 106 per 100, representing a 29% improvement. In terms of mileage-related trends, the model shows higher defect rates in the lower mileage categories, with notable increases as mileage rises, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles range. The SLC excels in several categories, particularly Brakes, Steering, and Body/Structure, where it shows substantially fewer defects compared to the average vehicle. This model demonstrates a strong performance overall, especially in areas related to safety and structural integrity, further highlighting its reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,132 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 82.1% better
11.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 82.1% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 69.6% better
4.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.8% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 15.1% worse
129.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 94.3% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 55.6% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 80.4% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 289 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: 644
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 568
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 104
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 28

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 5