2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · DN66 WCT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in October 2025 at 96,982 miles identified thinning rear brake pads and worn discs, alongside a poorly worn rear tyre. This follows a failure in October 2024 where the engine management indication light was found to be inoperative. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the recurring nature of defects suggests that components are only addressed once they approach failure limits. The mileage of 96,982 miles is consistent with a ten-year-old Mercedes-Benz, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. The data shows a significant increase in usage between September 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in just over thirteen months. This acceleration in mileage explains the more frequent wear on consumables such as the tyres and braking components noted in the more recent testing intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection specifically on the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure revealed an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. Given the history of uneven tyre wear on both the front and rear axles across 2024 and 2025, a professional wheel alignment and an inspection for worn bushings are essential. The braking system requires a close look for caliper sticking, as the 2025 record confirmed the discs are nearing the end of their functional life. Verify that the engine management system functions correctly to ensure the 2024 failure was fully rectified and not merely masked.