The most-reported SLC-Class run is WDDPK3JA2KF (2019 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Engine problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for SLC-Class model years 2017–2020.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every SLC-Class complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDDPK3JA2KF•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 50% of everything Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class owners report: Engine, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class; the 3 below cover build years 2017 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V058000 | Electrical System:software | 2017–2020 |
| 22V365000 | Electrical System:software | 2019–2020 |
| 17V308000 | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2017 |
21V058000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2017: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The SLC-Class against its rivals
The SLC-Class draws 1 complaints per production run; the Mazda CX-3 1.4. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Mazda CX-3 | 108 | 79 | 8.3% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 SLC-Class runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which SLC-Class production run has the most complaints?
WDDPK3JA2KF, a 2019 build, with 1 complaints. The typical SLC-Class run has 1.
Does the SLC-Class get more complaints than the Mazda CX-3?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the SLC-Class against 1.4 for the Mazda CX-3.
How many SLC-Class complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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