2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · JD04 AGD

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent MOT test on 11 December 2025 at 140,823 miles which recorded no defects. Prior annual tests on 11 December 2024 at 135,171 miles, 14 December 2023 at 129,209 miles, and 7 December 2022 at 121,533 miles all passed clean. The vehicle shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the four-year record. The odometer reads 140,823 miles against a ten-year lifespan, averaging 14,082 miles per year which is high for this model age and points to sustained motorway or business use rather than short local trips. Mileage advanced by 6,290 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, then 5,962 and 5,652 in the following years, a consistent annual accumulation with no standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with only a duplicate 7 December 2022 entry showing a fail and pass on the same day at 121,533 miles and no defects logged on either, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a genuine mechanical defect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high mileage and age. The clean MOT history means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity issues were flagged by testers, but annual tests do not measure intermediate wear on consumables. Verify the service book against the 5,600 to 6,300 mile yearly use to confirm drivetrain intervals were met. Previous owners kept the GLC to a pass-with-no-advisories standard across four consecutive tests, implying basic upkeep was maintained even if no voluntary preventative work was recorded. The same-day fail and pass in December 2022 reflects procedural correction, not deferred repair. At 140,823 miles the car is mechanically sound on paper, but physical checks on tyre tread depth and binding calipers remain sensible before purchase.