2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · SH53 ELS
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 60,467 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH53 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 60,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SH53 ELS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc (SH53 ELS) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH53 ELS Mileage History
- 26/07/202236,403 mi
- 30/07/202344,050 mi+7,647 mi
- 09/05/202450,224 mi+6,174 mi
- 10/05/202450,224 mi
- 01/05/202560,467 mi+10,243 mi
Average of roughly 8,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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