Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz SLC
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz SLC, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz SLC. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz SLC have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest SLC’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mercedes-Benz SLC Owners’ Reviews.
Latest SLC’s Issues in the UK
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLC (2016 – 2021) – THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
on 13/05/2021MERCEDES-BENZ SLC (04/01/2016 – 29/01/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLC (2017 – 2018) – THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall)on 07/10/2020
MERCEDES-BENZ SLC (01/03/2017 – 30/09/2018) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles, the software of the communication module for the emergency […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLC (2011 – 2018) – THE VEHICLE EMISSIONSon 06/10/2020
MERCEDES-BENZ SLC (08/11/2011 – 31/05/2018) RECALL: Problem description: The engine control unit software to be updated.
Currently 5157 Recalls