Is the Mercedes-Benz Glc ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 72,952 MOT tests, around 98% of Mercedes-Benz Glcs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% diesel, 16% petrol. Every diesel Glc in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every petrol Glc in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 98%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 72,952
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Glc ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Glcs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant323 tested | Likely compliant23 tested | Likely compliant69 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,025 tested | Likely compliant657 tested | Likely compliant2,645 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant11,576 tested | Likely compliant5,562 tested | Likely compliant610 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant14,847 tested | Likely compliant4,570 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant12,189 tested | Likely compliant593 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,190 tested | Likely compliant168 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,357 tested | Likely compliant6 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Glc
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (79% of Glcs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (16% of Glcs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (5% of Glcs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Glcs from 2015 sit on the boundary (2% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mercedes-Benz can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Glcs fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Glc MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Glc for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Glcs in this data were first registered between 2015 and 2021. 2018 was the most common year, with 19,417 tests (27% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every Glc in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 94% of the time at 26,159 miles on average, and the oldest (2015) passed 83% at 68,216 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Glcs likely to comply are from 2016. 9,190 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 62,568 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Glc's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (2.1% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.6%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.8% of tests.
Overall, 88% of Glcs passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 42,609 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mercedes-Benz models
About this data
Based on 72,952 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Glc carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 72,952 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Glc and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Glc ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 98% of Glcs on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Glc years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Glcs first registered from 2015 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Glc ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Glc is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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