Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Registered from 2010 to 2025.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a compact luxury crossover SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaced the GLK-Class. According to Mercedes-Benz, it is the SUV equivalent to the C-Class.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz GLC, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 2.1 diesel. 1,518 of 15,196 tests failed, 10%.
Better than 54% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 47% | 720 |
| Suspension | 25% | 382 |
| Brakes | 16% | 237 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 11% | 161 |
| Visibility | 8% | 125 |
| Body and structure | 4% | 58 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 47% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 16% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Exhaust and emissions — 11% of its failures
- Visibility — 8% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 10% of its inspections, against the 15% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 4% | 6% | 567 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 9% | 5,873 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 12% | 6,222 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 14% | 1,955 | |
| 80–100k miles | 14% | 15% | 439 | |
| 100–120k miles | 10% | 15% | 92 |
15,148 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 hybrid · 208 hp · 2033 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 2.3 L/100km (WLTP) · 266 Wh/km |
| 2020 | 2.0 hybrid · 208 hp · 2033 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 2.3 L/100km (WLTP) · 275 Wh/km |
| 2019 | 2.0 hybrid · 208 hp · 2026 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 2.5 L/100km (NEDC) · 139 Wh/km |
| 2018 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1854 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 7.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1845 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1845 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.1 diesel · 201 hp · 1845 kg · 2873 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00017/22
A trapped particle may damage the sealing between the fuel rail and fuel injector, which could cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00045/22
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00055/22
Due to an incorrect material composition of the Mode 2 charging cable for charging at a household power socket, the insulation resistance of the rubber buffer could be impaired, overriding the protective function of the charging cable. Furthermore, in combination with an error in the householdinfrastructure, the activation of the protective device in the household electrical circuit might be prevented. This could cause the user to have an electrical shock and could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00185/23
The aluminium bolts of the steering box may break. This can lead to detachment of the steering box from the power block, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00196/24
A bolt on the high-pressure pump may be faulty, which could impair the sealing function between the high-pressure pump and the tandem oil pump. As a result, oil and fuel may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. In addition, oil and fuel could come into contact with hot engine parts, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00714/23
The B pillar wiring harness may be damaged, which can lead to a short-circuit that causes a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00939/24
A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure or impairment of the restraint functions and instrument cluster. This increases the risk of an accident, injuries and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01338/23
The wheel and/or brake vent screws may not be tightened with sufficient torque and can come off completely when the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to brake fluid leaks and impaired braking performance, causing a loss of driving stability and creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
14 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.