2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT pass rate and common faults

9,055 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,055 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    305 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    119 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    93 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension6.9%
  2. Tyres5.8%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  6. Lights & electrics1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,055 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).