2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC · 9,087 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLCs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 SLC years (9,087 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLCs: 11.8%)
- 13.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz SLCs: 11.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 34,081
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,087
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.8% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Suspension2.6%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Wheels0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.55%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.46%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.46%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.67%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.74%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLCs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 SLC years (9,087 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.08% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.55% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC shows 34,081 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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