Mercedes-Benz GLC reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 125,073 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the GLC tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz GLC cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, lights & electrics, visibility.
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).