MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Mercedes-Benz » GLC » 2016

Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.8% pass rate
from 9,590 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLC is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.010% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Headlamps (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.031% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.010% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.031% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.010% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.89% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.094% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.010% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.010% fail on Joints
    • 0.021% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
    • 0.010% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.010% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.094% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.083% fail on Attachment
    • 0.010% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2016 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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.

    Search Good Garages