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Mercedes-Benz GLC reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·125,073 DVSA tests·2024
Across 125,073 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Mercedes-Benz GLC cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and lights & electrics.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 60% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
6,298 tests · fleet 89%
94%
4 to 7 years
98,585 tests · fleet 85%
89%
8 to 12 years
20,190 tests · fleet 73%
86%
Where the GLC fails
Suspension98
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on steering, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Mercedes-Benz GLC MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz GLC is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz GLC?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz GLC in 2024: up to 3 years, 94%; 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 8 to 12 years, 86%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz GLC versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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