Used Mercedes GLC 2023-present reliability review

Name: Used Mercedes GLC 2023-present
Rating: 4
Author: George Hill

The Mercedes GLC has a desirable badge and a spacious interior, but it remains pricey on the used market

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What should I look for in a used Mercedes-Benz GLC?

What are the most common problems with a used Mercedes-Benz GLC?

The second-generation Mercedes GLC is filled with tech, so it’s worth checking the interior electrics and infotainment system work as they should. As with any used car, it’s always important to look over the bodywork for the minor scuffs that are easily picked up in car parks, as well as carefully checking the alloy wheels for kerb damage.

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Is a used Mercedes-Benz GLC reliable?

The second-generation GLC didn’t feature in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey, but the previous generation car did. It finished in first place out of 15 cars in the large SUV category with a score of 97.9%, which places it above nearly all of its rivals, including the Porsche Macan (fourth), Audi Q5 petrol (fifth) and BMW X3 petrol (sixth). This bodes well for the current car, which is closely related to its predecessor.

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As a brand, Mercedes didn’t perform as well in our car manufacturer reliability rankings. It finished in 22nd place out of 30 brands, which places it above Audi (24th) and Land Rover (27th), but below Volvo (12th), BMW (eighth) and Lexus (second).

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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About the writer

Name: George Hill

Title: Used car writer

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George Hill has worked as What Car?’s used car writer since 2024, having previously joined the team as a staff writer in 2021. In his current role he focuses on used car reviews, used car group tests and used car top 10s, as well new car editorial, for What Car? magazine and whatcar.com.

If you follow What Car? on social media, you might also see him presenting the odd video on new and used cars too.

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