2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC · 35,523 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLCs fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 GLC years (35,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLCs: 11.3%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLCs: 11.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 61,899
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,523
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.2%
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.98%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.11%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.82%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.25%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.95%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.88%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLCs fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 GLC years (35,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.98% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC shows 61,899 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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