Car statistics
How many Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 83,770 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 98,120 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,238 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2015.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,505 |
| 2016 | 11,975 |
| 2017 | 25,125 |
| 2018 | 44,521 |
| 2019 | 59,992 |
| 2020 | 69,854 |
| 2021 | 73,848 |
| 2022 | 79,563 |
| 2023 | 83,371 |
| 2024 | 88,488 |
| 2025 | 95,215 |
| 2026 | 98,120 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 86.3% of Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classes tested pass 82.6% of the time, so the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class does better than average for its age, by 3.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 87.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 90.9% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 90.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 85.3% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 83.4% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class fails its MOT, appearing on 38.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.1% of Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 38.4% |
| Suspension | 28.0% |
| Brakes | 12.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.4% |
| Visibility | 10.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn”, on 20.5% of 11,467 failed tests. 38.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 20.5% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 13.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 12.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 8.7% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 7.7% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.2% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 5.1% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.1% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.0% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 6.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 4.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 4.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.7% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.9% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.1% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.8% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
8 years of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2015 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (82.9% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (91.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,524 | 1,314 | 82.9% |
| 2016 | 10,629 | 9,025 | 82.8% |
| 2017 | 13,565 | 12,083 | 84.0% |
| 2018 | 20,275 | 18,172 | 84.1% |
| 2019 | 17,688 | 16,280 | 86.6% |
| 2020 | 11,780 | 10,850 | 89.7% |
| 2021 | 6,644 | 6,097 | 90.7% |
| 2022 | 6,590 | 6,173 | 91.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class covers 8,633 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,060 |
| 6–7 years | 8,515 |
| 8–10 years | 8,481 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 20,803 in 2018. In 2025, 8,436 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 1,579 |
| ’16 | 10,740 |
| ’17 | 14,189 |
| ’18 | 20,803 |
| ’19 | 18,105 |
| ’20 | 11,993 |
| ’21 | 6,721 |
| ’22 | 6,672 |
| ’23 | 6,224 |
| ’24 | 6,911 |
| ’25 | 8,436 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 98,762 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 58.2% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 39.5% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc. The share with an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc has fallen from 100.0% in 2015 to 39.5%. Diesels made up 100.0% of those licensed in 2015 and 63.8% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 57,479 licensed | 58.2% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 38,994 licensed | 39.5% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 2,285 licensed | 2.3% |
| Other sizes 4 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 38,993 | 39.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 21,769 | 22.0% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Hybrid | 19,464 | 19.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 8,612 | 8.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 7,628 | 7.7% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Diesel | 2,284 | 2.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,101–2,200cc | 2,901–3,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | 99.9% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | 94.5% | 5.5% |
| 2018 | 9.1% | 85.8% | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 26.4% | 69.5% | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 38.2% | 58.4% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | 43.6% | 53.3% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 47.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 50.9% | 46.4% | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 54.3% | 43.1% | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 58.2% | 39.5% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| 2019 | 84.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.5% |
| 2020 | 82.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | 80.8% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 79.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 75.0% | 11.0% | 4.9% | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 69.6% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 63.8% | 19.7% | 8.7% | 7.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class from 2016, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2020 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel, petrol hybrid and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 21.4 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 132 to 300 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 338 to 355 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 29.1 to 706.3 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2016 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 26.4 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 129 to 244 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 29.4–34.9 | 185–217 | – | – | 2020–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| 3.0 petrol | 25.2–28.0 | 230–256 | – | – | 2020–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 7 |
| 4.0 petrol | 21.4–39.8 | 186–300 | – | – | 2020–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 9 |
| 2.0 diesel | 38.7–48.7 | 152–191 | – | – | 2020–2023 | Euro 6d | 14 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 26.7–39.8 | 161–243 | – | – | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 18 |
| 3.0 petrol hybrid | 28.5–29.1 | 220–225 | – | – | 2026 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel hybrid | 45.6–56.5 | 132–163 | – | – | 2023–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 16 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 29.1–706.3 | 10–221 | – | – | 2020–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 30 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 338–355 | 3.3–3.5 | 2026 | – | 2 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 36.7–43.5 | 152–176 | 2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 12 |
| 3.0 petrol | 28.8–34.0 | 189–224 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 16 |
| 4.0 petrol | 26.4–27.4 | 234–244 | 2018 | Euro 6 | 10 |
| 2.1 diesel | 45.6–56.5 | 129–165 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6c | 48 |
| 3.0 diesel | 41.5–47.9 | 159–180 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6c | 17 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 70 safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class since 1992, the first in 2017. The most recent was launched on 8 September 2025.
All 70 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 98,120 | +8.3% | 2,238 | 95 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 378,826 | +0.7% | 13,892 | 16 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 326,200 | −4.5% | 46,533 | 20 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 203,182 | −4.2% | 40,576 | 39 | Diesel |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | 112,497 | +14.1% | 2,288 | 84 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 100,358 GLC-Class records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 83,770 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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