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Mercedes Benz Glc (2022)

2,675 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Glc

CarHunch analysed 2,675 real MOT records for the 2022 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 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.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass
95.4%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
3.8%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.1
Over 1.2 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
28k
Middle half: 21k–37k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 2,675 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 2,675 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 15.7%
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.
Other issues 3.9%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Brake wear 3.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc

Based on MOT data from 2,675 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% 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 ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

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

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%
6
Multi-colour 0%
6

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

27,582
typical
20,632
low mileage
36,827
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Glc vehicles fall between 20,632 and 36,827 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 20,632 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.
✓ 20,632–36,827 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Glcs sit.
⚠ Over 49,716 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle
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