2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · KH16 ALH
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 51,380 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KH16 ALH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2022
- 51,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KH16 ALH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc (KH16 ALH) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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