Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 10,158 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (33.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Glc (2016)

10,158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz Glc

CarHunch analysed 10,158 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a reliably built car with an 89.5% first-time MOT pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, though one concern is that 20.7% of vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly, with the petrol version slightly ahead at 91.5% versus 89.4%, so fuel choice makes little practical difference here.

These GLCs are running at modest mileage for their age (median 51,855 miles), suggesting most are well-maintained examples, yet they average 0.89 failures and 6.2 advisories per test, pointing to routine wear on consumables and suspension components rather than structural problems. When shopping for a used GLC, insist on a full service history and have any vehicle checked for previous dangerous defect records before you buy.

The 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (89.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 7.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 40k–66k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 10,158 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 10,158 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.8%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 21.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 13.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Suspension & steering 8.9%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc

Based on MOT data from 10,158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	9,961	89.5%	0.89
Petrol (2%)	196	91.5%	0.7

Colour Breakdown

Based on 70,652 Mercedes Benz Glc vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 32%

22,592

Grey 23.2%

16,379

White 18.4%

12,966

Blue 14.4%

10,145

Silver 9.2%

6,498

Red 2.7%

1,915

Brown 0.2%

145

Green 0%

Multi-colour 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

51,855

typical

40,007

low mileage

65,651

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz Glc vehicles fall between 40,007 and 65,651 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 40,007 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 40,007–65,651 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz Glcs sit.

⚠ Over 88,628 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mercedes Benz Glc — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz Glcs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 8,733 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

6.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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