2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 1.9L Diesel · LL69 OJY
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2019. Recorded mileage 42,539 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LL69 OJY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 42,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LL69 OJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz Glc (LL69 OJY) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LL69 OJY Mileage History
- 26/10/202222,372 mi
- 10/10/202335,971 mi+13,599 mi
- 30/04/202642,539 mi+6,568 mi
Average of roughly 5,747 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 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.
- Diesel Timing Chain Tensioner Wear and Startup RattleSerious
On 2.1-litre OM651 and 2.0-litre OM654 diesel variants of the GLC, the single-row timing chain and plastic guide rails wear and stretch over time. Because the hydraulic tensioner relies on engine oil pressure, initial oil starvation upon cold start causes the loose chain to slap violently against degraded guides, producing a distinct 2-to-3-second metallic clatter. If ignored, the chain stretches beyond ECU adaptation limits (throwing camshaft position correlation codes) or jumps teeth on the sprockets, causing piston-to-valve contact and complete engine destruction.
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