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Mercedes-Benz GLC Class buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mercedes-Benz GLC Class costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 379 for sale right now.
Used Mercedes-Benz GLC Class prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €85,900 | 0k km | 44 |
| 2026 | €73,950 | 8k km | 49 |
| 2025 | €64,900 | 18k km | 34 |
| 2024 | €61,850 | 45k km | 29 |
| 2023 | €53,900 | 66k km | 32 |
| 2022 | €40,000 | 96k km | 47 |
| 2021 | €36,950 | 101k km | 34 |
| 2020 | €31,950 | 127k km | 29 |
| 2019 | €27,950 | 133k km | 25 |
| 2018 | €25,950 | 139k km | 27 |
| 2017 | €22,500 | 168k km | 19 |
| 2016 | €18,950 | 175k km | 10 |
Mercedes-Benz GLC Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz GLC Classes pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 80% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 71% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 61% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 67% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 59% | 55% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class fails: wheels & tyres (5.3% of tests), wheel alignment (4% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (2.7% of tests), steering & suspension (2.1% of tests).
Common Mercedes-Benz GLC Class problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 183 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€270 | 85 |
| 2.1 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€570 | 35 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
2.1 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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