2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 3.0L Diesel · EM55 NEL
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 78,330 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM55 NEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 78,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EM55 NEL 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc (EM55 NEL) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EM55 NEL Mileage History
- 21/10/202255,421 mi
- 27/10/202362,139 mi+6,718 mi
- 15/10/202468,252 mi+6,113 mi
- 24/02/202678,090 mi+9,838 mi
- 06/03/202678,330 mi+240 mi
Average of roughly 6,790 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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