2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · OR51 JAC
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 72,258 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OR51 JAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 72,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OR51 JAC 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 (OR51 JAC) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OR51 JAC Mileage History
- 09/05/202351,389 mi
- 20/05/202460,576 mi+9,187 mi
- 30/01/202567,089 mi+6,513 mi
- 31/01/202567,089 mi
- 13/01/202672,258 mi+5,169 mi
Average of roughly 7,776 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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