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With 356 currently licensed in the UK, the Mercedes-Benz Glc is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Glc 5 stars in 2022, with 92% adult occupant and 90% child protection scores.
It has a 83.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £4,295 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £358/month or 54p/mile.
Theft risk is rated high at 13.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
83.5%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£358
est. annual total
New From
£52,000
Euro NCAP tested the Glc in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
90%
Pedestrian
75%
Safety Assist
80%
There are 71 known DVSA recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz Glc. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/333
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) GLC (254 platform) and EQE (295 platform) vehicles the bolting of the steering coupling might not meet specifications.
Build dates: 2022-10-28 to 2025-07-22
R/2025/216
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) and GLC (254 platform) vehicles the bonding of the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior mirror on the windscreen might not meet specifications.
Build dates: 2025-02-12 to 2025-02-14
R/2025/124
Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain AMG GT Coupe (192 platform)S-Class (223 platform) SL (232 platform) GLC (254 platform) and AMG GT 4-doorsCoupe (290 platform) vehicles with hybrid powertrain the processor of the control unit of the high-voltage starter generator might experience sporadic overload.
Build dates: 2023-05-31 to 2024-11-22
R/2024/474
The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications regarding misfire detection.
Build dates: 2021-02-15 to 2023-04-02
R/2024/130
On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements.
Build dates: 2023-03-02 to 2023-10-05
+ 66 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the Glc has a first-time pass rate of 83.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Glc is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz Glc are estimated at around £4,295 per year, or £358 per month.
Fuel
£1,345
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£2,100
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Glc achieves a combined fuel economy of around 39.2 mpg (34 mpg urban, 39.2 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2022 | DIESEL | 39.2 mpg | 1.9L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2022 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 31 mpg | 2.0L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2022 | PETROL | 25.9 mpg | 3.0L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2022 | PETROL | 24.4 mpg | 4.0L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2023 | DIESEL | 48.7 mpg | 1.9L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2023 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 35.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2023 | PETROL | 26.7 mpg | 3.0L |
| GLC COUPE MODEL YEAR 2023 | PETROL | 22.2 mpg | 4.0L |
Starting from £52,000 new, a Mercedes-Benz Glc typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £39,000 | −£13,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £33,150 | −£18,850 |
| 3 years | 56% | £29,150 | −£22,850 |
| 4 years | 50% | £26,250 | −£25,750 |
| 5 years | 46% | £24,150 | −£27,850 |
| 6 years | 43% | £22,450 | −£29,550 |
| 7 years | 41% | £21,100 | −£30,900 |
| 8 years | 39% | £20,050 | −£31,950 |
| 9 years | 37% | £19,050 | −£32,950 |
| 10 years | 35% | £18,100 | −£33,900 |
The Glc has a theft rate of 13.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Consider additional security measures such as a steering lock or tracking device.
There are currently 356 licensed and 2 SORN Glcs in the UK (358 total). This makes it a very rare vehicle on UK roads.
The Glc has a 83.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Glc 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 92% for adult occupant protection, 90% for child occupant protection, 75% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Glc are estimated at around £4,295 per year (£358/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 71 known safety recalls affecting the Glc. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Glc has a theft rate of 13.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Extra security measures like tracking devices and steering locks are recommended.
A new Glc starts from around £52,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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