Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto
From 3,350 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 54 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 54 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 44 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 91.8% while Petrol versions pass at 86.7%, a 5 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 90.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Autos tested had between 17,610 and 32,228 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,819 median miles, the Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,350 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 54 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto is 22,819 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,610 and 32,228 miles.
Buying a used Glc 300 Amg Line 4Matic Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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