2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.0L Petrol · LE66 ETD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 55,807 miles passed, the tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside drive shaft CV boot and a worn nearside rear tyre. This follows a failure in June 2024 where multiple mechanical and wear issues were identified simultaneously, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. At 55,807 miles over eight years, the GLC has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage patterns for a premium SUV. The data shows a period of activity between April 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered roughly 5,000 miles in just fourteen months. However, the low annual mileage does not insulate the vehicle from aging rubber-based components, as evidenced by the 2023 report of perishing and cracking across multiple tyres despite the low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain, as the nearside front suspension arm ball joint was previously excessively worn in 2024. The recurring issues with drive shaft boots—moving from a split front boot in 2024 to a deteriorated offside boot in 2025—indicate a potential neglect of grease-sealed components. Furthermore, the consistent history of thinning brake pads and uneven tyre wear suggests possible underlying alignment issues or binding calipers that could lead to premature wear of expensive Mercedes components if not monitored.