Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT Results

Registered in 2015
86.5% pass rate
from 1,388 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLC is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Washers
    • 0.43% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.14% fail on Brake performance (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.072% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.072% fail on Side repeaters
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission
      • 0.072% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.072% fail on Joints
      • 0.072% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.072% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.072% fail on Doors
      • 0.072% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.072% fail on Door condition
    • 0.072% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.072% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.072% fail on Attachment
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  • Mercedes-Benz GLC (2015 - 2021)
    Excellent refinement and very composed ride quality. Quiet diesel engine. Superb cabin quality. Spacious for rear seat passengers. Capable off-road if need be.

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