2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · FE16 GYD
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 64,633 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE16 GYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 64,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE16 GYD 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 (FE16 GYD) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Two bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Two bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FE16 GYD Mileage History
- 05/04/202247,976 mi
- 04/09/202354,964 mi+6,988 mi
- 02/09/202458,661 mi+3,697 mi
- 04/09/202458,682 mi+21 mi
- 30/08/202564,633 mi+5,951 mi
Average of roughly 4,895 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: 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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