2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · TJ62 MCM

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 75,246 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The trend shows a transition from flagged faults to a clean record, suggesting the owner is responding to requirements once they arise. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 60,349 miles and February 2026 at 75,246 miles, the car covered 14,897 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. This level of accumulation helps mitigate the risk of component degradation from long stationary periods, though it confirms that suspension and rubber components are undergoing standard age-related wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry given the recurring history of wear. The 2023 test at 60,349 miles noted slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint, which progressed to a total failure in February 2024 at 65,409 miles due to an excessively worn spring link ball joint. While these were reportedly repaired, an inspector should check the remaining ball joints and control arm bushes to ensure no secondary wear is developing on the opposite side. The 2023 record also highlighted perishing and cracking on both front tyres, which indicates the rubber may be aging out despite potentially sufficient tread depth. Although the current record is clean, verifying the sidewalls of the tyres for similar dry cracking is essential. Since there are no structural advisories for corrosion noted in the last three years, the integrity of the chassis appears sound based on the available testing data.