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Mercedes-benz GLC 300 AMG - 2021

61.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GLC 300 AMG, model year 2021. Sample size: 4,327 cars, 9,671 tests and 5,906 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,327 cars

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 AMG has an overall defect rate of 61 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly better than the yearly average of 79 per 100, representing a 22% improvement. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in several categories, with brake defects at just 18%, compared to an average of 38%, and outstandingly low rates in steering and body structure issues. However, there is a marked increase in defects as mileage grows, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, this model shows strong reliability features when compared to average vehicles of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,327 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GLC 300 AMG

2019 2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 54.5% better
18.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 31.7% better
9.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 76.8% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.0% worse
89.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 85.7% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 85.2% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 340 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,849
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 488
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 392
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 266
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 248
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 227
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 199
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 183
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 144
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 139

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 248
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 183
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 139
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 8