2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 1.9L Diesel · PO22 UWK
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2022. Recorded mileage 68,152 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO22 UWK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 68,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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PO22 UWK MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glc (PO22 UWK) between March 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Tyres (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PO22 UWK Mileage History
- 01/03/202554,012 mi
- 25/02/202668,142 mi+14,130 mi
- 26/02/202668,152 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 14,262 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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