2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · J55 GBW
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2018. Recorded mileage 71,442 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J55 GBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 71,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J55 GBW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc (J55 GBW) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J55 GBW Mileage History
- 25/02/202235,657 mi
- 27/02/202348,588 mi+12,931 mi
- 05/02/202459,524 mi+10,936 mi
- 28/02/202566,777 mi+7,253 mi
- 26/02/202671,442 mi+4,665 mi
Average of roughly 8,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Tyre Crabbing / Skipping (RHD Models)Moderate
Due to suspension geometry compromises for right-hand drive models, the front tyres can scrub, judder, or "crab" loudly on full lock, especially in cold or wet weather.
- AdBlue System / Heater FailureSerious
The AdBlue tank heater or pump frequently fails on diesel models, resulting in an engine management light and a countdown until the engine refuses to start.
- Electric Power Steering Rack Motor FailureSerious
The electric power-assisted steering rack on the X253 GLC integrates the torque sensor, control module, and electric motor directly onto the steering gear. When internal water ingress or electrical motor failure occurs, power steering assistance cuts out abruptly, rendering low-speed steering exceptionally heavy and logging diagnostic fault codes. Mercedes-Benz does not supply individual motors or sensors separately, necessitating a costly replacement of the entire steering rack assembly followed by factory wheel alignment and steering angle sensor calibration.
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