Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class can designate:The hard-top coupé counterpart of the Mercedes-Benz R107 produced from 1971 to 1981 The Mercedes-Benz R172, the successor of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class R171, produced from 2016 to 2020.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1971 |
New registrations in Norway
Number of Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 113 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 145 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 7 complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class, most often about unknown or other, engine, electrical system, structure. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and might not maintain the requisite pre-tensioning force. Loosening of the joint may result in reduced control of the vehicle and an increased accident risk.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-06-17
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.