Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A (2021)

310 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A

CarHunch analysed 310 real MOT records for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 AMG is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its first MOT 88.7% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 7.4% ever flagged for dangerous defects, so safety concerns are minimal. The Electric Diesel variant maintains that strong 88.6% pass rate across all 309 examples tested.

At just over 34,000 miles median and averaging 0.18 failures per vehicle, these cars are holding up well for their age, suggesting solid build quality and owner care. The 1.1 advisories per car points to minor wear rather than systemic problems, but when shopping, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers suspension and brake wear—the two most common advisory categories for this model—to avoid unexpected repairs in the first year of ownership.

Generally reliable 8.7% above UK average
88.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
34,024
typical mileage
24,765–44,188 middle half
7.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection ClickMechanic Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Electric Diesel (100%) 309 88.6% 0.18
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,765
low mileage
34,024
typical
44,188
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A vehicles fall between 24,765 and 44,188 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Found a specific Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

UK

Other model years — Mercedes Benz Glc 300 Amg Lne Prem + De 4m A:

2022