2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC2.1L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean history across recent tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 1 September 2025 at 84,873 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets minimum legal standards. While a failure was noted on 18 August 2025 just six miles prior to the successful test, the lack of recorded defects on that failure entry suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the subsequent passing test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. Between January 2023 at 65,288 miles and September 2024 at 78,382 miles, the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles, showing steady usage. The more recent interval of roughly 6,500 miles between the January 2024 and September 2025 tests indicates the car is being used regularly, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber seals and mechanical components associated with long periods of stationary storage. Because the MOT record shows no recurring advisories or structural failures, the physical inspection should focus on the wear of consumables not covered by the annual test. A buyer should scrutinise the front suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking, as these often age out on this model. Given the mileage, checking the brake discs for thinning or scoring and verifying the condition of the tyres is also necessary, as the MOT history does not flag any binding calipers or uneven wear patterns.