2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · KU68 OWA
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 31,989 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU68 OWA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 31,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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KU68 OWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc (KU68 OWA) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
KU68 OWA Mileage History
- 12/10/202231,988 mi
- 13/10/202231,989 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 311 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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