2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 2.1L Diesel · YA65 XJJ
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 99,843 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA65 XJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 99,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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YA65 XJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Glc (YA65 XJJ) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are 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.
YA65 XJJ Mileage History
- 01/11/202255,343 mi
- 24/10/202364,571 mi+9,228 mi
- 01/11/202475,814 mi+11,243 mi
- 29/10/202586,935 mi+11,121 mi
- 26/10/202699,843 mi+12,908 mi
Average of roughly 11,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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