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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz GLC. Check any GLC by registration number below.

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91.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.2%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz GLC — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz GLC has an average MOT pass rate of 91.4%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the GLC is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz GLC fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your GLC for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz GLC, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz GLC performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 287 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

1.4%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2021

Based on 6,269 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

6.1%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

2020

Based on 13,626 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2019

Based on 42,951 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2018

Based on 55,580 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2017

Based on 38,421 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2016

Based on 26,869 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2015

Based on 4,024 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz GLC

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz GLC fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.9%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.0%
4

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

0.9%
5

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.7%
Mercedes Benz GLC Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.0%

Rear Offside

0.7%

Front Nearside

0.7%

Other Mercedes Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes Benz models.

Mercedes Benz E 300

94.2% pass rate

Mercedes Benz E

83.5% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Amg Gla 45 S 4matic+ Auto

92.7% pass rate

Mercedes Benz V

85.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Vito 112

87.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Sl 500

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz GLC

Mercedes Benz GLC — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz GLC MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz GLC?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz GLC is 91.4% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz GLC?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz GLC are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes Benz GLC reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.4%, the Mercedes Benz GLC is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz GLC?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz GLC?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz GLC: 42,999 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used GLC to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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