2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · CU16 LXR
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 96,431 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU16 LXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 96,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CU16 LXR 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 (CU16 LXR) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
CU16 LXR Mileage History
- 31/01/202261,461 mi
- 01/03/202371,917 mi+10,456 mi
- 29/02/202486,256 mi+14,339 mi
- 26/02/202591,627 mi+5,371 mi
- 17/02/202696,431 mi+4,804 mi
Average of roughly 8,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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