Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT Results
Registered in 201586.5% pass rate
from 1,388 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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5.0% fail on
Suspension
(56% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.50% fail on
Springs
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.072% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.072% fail on Ball joint
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4.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.5% fail on Condition
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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)
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0.14% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.14% fail on Windscreen
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1.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(130% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.1% fail on
Brakes
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(61% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.22% fail on Brake discs
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0.65% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Brake performance
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.072% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.072% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.072% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.14% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
- 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.86% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(61% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(76% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.14% fail on
Headlamps
(86% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.072% fail on Side repeaters
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
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0.86% fail on
Headlamp aim
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0.36% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.36% fail on Registration plates
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0.29% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(69% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
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0.072% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.072% fail on Joints
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0.072% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.072% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.072% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.072% fail on
Doors
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0.072% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.072% fail on Door condition
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0.072% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.072% fail on
Seats
- 0.072% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.072% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.072% fail on Condition
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0.072% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.072% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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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.