2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC MOT pass rate and common faults

17,076 MOT tests in 2024. 88.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time88.8%
Failed or needed repairs11.2%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,076 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    466 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    282 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    186 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Suspension1.9%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  5. Lights & electrics1.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

In 2024, 88.8% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,076 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).