2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC MOT pass rate and common faults

2,215 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,215 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    92 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    67 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    34 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  9. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Suspension4.5%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,215 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).