2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC · 55,309 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLCs fail 9.4% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 GLC years (55,309 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLCs: 11.3%)
- 9.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLCs: 11.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,444
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,309
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.1% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Brakes1.3%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.81%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.78%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.54%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.42%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.47%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLCs fail 9.4% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 GLC years (55,309 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.26% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.08% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC shows 35,444 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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