2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · CH55 CAF
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 97,569 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH55 CAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 97,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH55 CAF 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc (CH55 CAF) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
CH55 CAF Mileage History
- 24/08/202383,604 mi
- 05/09/202491,603 mi+7,999 mi
- 05/09/202491,603 mi
- 11/09/202597,568 mi+5,965 mi
- 12/09/202597,569 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,802 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: 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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