2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · S7 BAD

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 47,921 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also returned passes with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record. Annual mileage averages 6,846 against a seven-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of premium SUV. The record logs 29,282 miles at the 19 December 2022 test, rising to 37,678 by 23 November 2023, then 42,771 on 12 November 2024, and 47,921 by November 2025. The step from the 2024 to 2025 test added only 5,150 miles, confirming light use. A failed entry appears on 12 November 2024 at 42,771 miles yet carries no recorded defects; this points to an administrative or process failure rather than a mechanical fault, with the same-day pass confirming the car was roadworthy. No advisories flag suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the history. The clean sheet implies previous owners kept consumables and structural items within limits. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of coil springs, binding calipers, and underbody structural integrity, as MOT passes without advisories do not measure remaining tyre depth or worn bushes outside test thresholds. Given the low mileage and fault-free record, the GLC reflects disciplined upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. Verify the 2024 duplicate test rationale with DVSA paperwork, then confirm service history matches the odometer before purchase.