Is the Mercedes-Benz Slc ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 8,878 MOT tests, around 100% of Mercedes-Benz Slcs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 68% petrol, 32% diesel. Every petrol Slc in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Slc in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 8,878
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Slc ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Slcs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant594 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,006 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,331 tested | Likely compliant176 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,913 tested | Likely compliant1,547 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,147 tested | Likely compliant1,134 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Slc
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (68% of Slcs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (32% of Slcs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Slcs fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Slc MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Slc for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Slcs in this data were first registered between 2016 and 2020. 2017 was the most common year, with 3,460 tests (39% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Every Slc in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2020) passed first time 91% of the time at 13,958 miles on average, and the oldest (2016) passed 85% at 36,033 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Slc's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (2.4% of tests), "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.3%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.9% of tests.
Overall, 87% of Slcs passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 28,204 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mercedes-Benz models
About this data
Based on 8,878 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Slc carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 8,878 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Slc and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Slc ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Slcs on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Slc years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Slcs first registered from 2016 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Slc ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Slc is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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