Mercedes Benz Glc (2022)
2022 Mercedes Benz Glc
CarHunch analysed 2,675 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 95.4% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Only 3.8% have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is low enough that safety shouldn't be a primary concern for buyers.
At an average mileage of 28,931 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars are running within normal expectations, and the near-zero failure rate (0.1 per vehicle) reflects a well-engineered design. Before purchase, request full service history to confirm maintenance schedules have been kept—the 0.8 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are beginning to appear, but proper upkeep will keep them at bay.
What to check before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (82%) | 2,204 | 95.3% | 0.1 |
| Petrol (18%) | 471 | 96% | 0.09 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc 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.
Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc vehicles fall between 20,632 and 36,827 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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15.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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3.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3.9%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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3.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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3.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.
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