2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · S40 PSW
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 21,139 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S40 PSW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2022
- 21,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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S40 PSW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc (S40 PSW) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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