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Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT reliability
Mercedes-Benz GLCs passed their MOT first time 86% of the time across 83,890 tests in 2025. 131 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
86%
MOTs analysed
83,890
Still licensed (GB)
131
Body type
Suv
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 diesel
4,350 MOTs
Passed first time 91%. Typical mileage 28,161 (most between 21,018 and 37,603).
2023: 100% → 2024: 96% → 2025: 91%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.4%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.2%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (0.8%)
- Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator (0.4%)
2022 hybrid
1,877 MOTs
Passed first time 91%. Typical mileage 24,993 (most between 17,903 and 34,362).
2023: 50% → 2024: 93% → 2025: 91%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.4%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.3%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.2%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (0.7%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (0.3%)
2022 petrol
502 MOTs
Passed first time 92%. Typical mileage 23,728 (most between 16,618 and 31,118).
2023: 100% → 2024: 86% → 2025: 92%
Most common failures
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (3.0%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.2%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (0.6%)
- Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator (0.6%)
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (0.6%)
2022 ed
428 MOTs
Passed first time 88%. Typical mileage 34,056 (most between 24,508 and 46,800).
2023: 100% → 2024: 84% → 2025: 88%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.2%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (2.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.4%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (1.2%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (0.9%)
Where 2022 GLCs fail
Wheels & tyres
5.6%
Visibility & wipers
1.4%
Brakes
0.9%
Lights & electrics
0.7%
Suspension & axles
0.3%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.2%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
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