Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2016–2017) Reliability

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2016–2017) scores 75/100 on our composite reliability index — good territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €12,900–€14,600.

Composite Score
75
/ 100
Good
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2016–2017
Est. used price€12,900–€14,600
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue4
Found a listing?
Get a personalized risk + price verdict in 30 seconds.
Analyze a listing →Should I buy? →
carVertical20% off for AutoFindr readers

Buying a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class? Check its VIN history first

Reliability data covers the model. A VIN history report covers the exact Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class you're looking at — accident and write-off records, mileage rollback, outstanding finance and theft checks.

Run a VIN history check →use code AUTOFINDR at checkoutor decode the VIN free first →

carVertical is our one disclosed affiliate partner — we earn a commission if you buy a report. It doesn't affect our reliability scores, which come from TÜV, ADAC, DVSA MOT and NHTSA data.

Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2014–2019 · 2026 report · n=279
279 complaints across 3 sampled year(s); resolved model="GLC-CLASS"
View source ↗
53
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2015–2021 · 2024 report · n=122510
122,510 UK MOT tests · overall 9.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
View source ↗
86
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2014–2020 · 2023 report · n=61526
61,526 UK MOT tests · overall 10.5% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
View source ↗
79
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 122,510 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
84
7.1% fail vs 10.9% fleet
42,040 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
87
11.0% fail vs 19.2% fleet
80,470 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Windscreen
7,591
28.2%
#2
Condition
6,236
23.2%
#3
Ball joint
5,864
21.8%
#4
Tread depth
4,101
15.2%
#5
Wipers
3,113
11.6%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Compare Against Alternatives

See how the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class stacks up against direct rivals — same segment, similar price band, side-by-side risk + reliability.

Open the comparison tool →