2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · BA51 OAN
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2018. Recorded mileage 64,293 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA51 OAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 64,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BA51 OAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc (BA51 OAN) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BA51 OAN Mileage History
- 11/02/202337,029 mi
- 14/02/202445,689 mi+8,660 mi
- 15/02/202445,690 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/202554,062 mi+8,372 mi
- 11/02/202664,293 mi+10,231 mi
Average of roughly 9,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)
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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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