2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · 1 APC
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 32,764 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 APC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 32,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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1 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc (1 APC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
1 APC Mileage History
- 20/10/202224,370 mi
- 19/10/202327,162 mi+2,792 mi
- 21/10/202430,206 mi+3,044 mi
- 08/10/202532,764 mi+2,558 mi
Average of roughly 2,829 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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