2016 Mercedes GLC 250d 4matic AMG Line Premium - is it a good used buy in 2024?

[@miguelricardo1028]

Well done! I'm purchasing one exactly like this one and its great to see all this info before. Cheers!

[@car_babble]

Hope it works out for you!

[@rooduck]

I had the 250d premium plus with the night pack the same as this one and if it had not been stolen off my drive earlier this year I would still be happy to own it, Had it 4 years and 60k miles and it never missed a beat, Bought a C class estate for the short term to replace but I am looking for another GLC as so practical and comfy,

[@car_babble]

Nice one mate. Did you rate the Burmester sound system?

[@rooduck]

@@car_babble The sound quality was fantastic , im no audiophile but I was more than happy with it

[@mattwright2964]

Got the 220d GLC AMG same as this, slightly less engine power. Honest view from me. Great car, love it. Don't find the 220d underpowered at all, plenty of power and torque (more than enough than I need and I've owned an SLK), no problem overtaking. Good fuel economy as well, nearly 50mpg if careful and on eco setting. Engines are a bit noisy at idle compared to say BMW, but not really an issue. As you say fine when on the move. Suspension a good mix of smooth but firm, much better suspension than X3, which is a bone shaker (took one back and went for GLC instead). I've had a few Mercs and found them reliable but I have had a problem with the GLC people should be aware of on the diesels. They get the dreaded Adblue problem every few months, where it says there's no Adblue in but it's full, then it says it will switch the engine off at the end of 400 miles (everything works fine but its set up to switch off if Euro6 not complied with). It's been back to garage on warranty for repairs but that lasted only 2 months and the dreaded nessage has just re-appeared. I've googled fixes and it appears it can be sorted but garage's seem to get locked in a loop of trying to fix them if not done properly. So great car, ticks all my boxes but could someone give in trying to live with this Adblue glitch?

[@car_babble]

Really appreciate you taking the time to give me such detailed feedback. Bit of a shocker on the Adblue though! Silly things like that can undermine everything good about a car.

[@mattwright2964]

​@@car_babble yeah it's a real pity. Still love the car and under warranty but if they don't solve the adblue glitch you have to wonder what to do.

[@waynesouter7423]

Great detailed review with all the info I would want. Definitely a short lister for me. Thanks ❤️

[@car_babble]

Cheers Wayne!

[@johnosullivan8068]

i just inherited a 2017 one of these with 32,000 km on it ,i love it and agree with you on the spongy brakes and the noise when it ticks over is louder than my fiat van! but very silent when driving but other than that its a super motor ,im not sure yet will i keep it as i have an old van i use for getting around ,but damm its a nice car, although mercedes tell me its due a gearbox service and general service and im a little worried it will cost me my left arm! to keep on the road !!

[@car_babble]

Just take it to an independent mate. You'll save a fortune on the service. That's unless you've got an extended warranty?

[@johnosullivan8068]

@@car_babble no I don't think so it's been serviced at 8200 ,13271,19368,22549 and 26000 since it was bought new in 2017 and today has 32000 on the clock

[@ThelastOfthereal]

Great and honest review, thanks for sharing your insights. I bought 250d amg line premium plus a few months ago and must say it’s still a great and up to date car. What I truly hate is engine sound… damn… sounds like old ford vans 😂 I owned 2016 audi a6 and it was way better.

[@car_babble]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah it's a good car for the most part but they need to work on the refinement!

[@AunaliBandali]

@@ThelastOfthereal I am looking at one to buy . What are your experiences in last 4 months , and what do you suggest me ? Shall I buy ? How can I keep it up

[@ThelastOfthereal]

@@AunaliBandali the only thing that I don’t like about this car is the sound of the diesel engine. In my opinion it’s worse and louder than others from that period. Besides that great car! I had absolutely no issues with it.

[@95Ozz]

Is it worth paying extra for 2019+ models? Whats the main differences compared to the car in the video

[@car_babble]

I would say it depends on your priorities. If you care about more modern tech and infotainment then possibly. If you don't, you'll save a lot of money on the pre-facelift.

[@none-qq9lg]

Any owner thoughts on the petrol 250 variant?

[@car_babble]

Sorry mate, not driven that one but i think the diesel suits this style of car, especially if you do long journeys.

[@stephenstrassen1135]

how does this compare to the 2016 MB GLC 2.1 GLC 250d 4Matic AMG Line Prem Plus 9G-Tronic COUPE

[@car_babble]

Sorry I have not driven that one to compare but suspect the differences are not significant.

[@swithgk6538]

How much is it worth . Also if one bought it at 80k miles ,when will thing start going wrong / get expensive?

[@car_babble]

Sorry mate, this wasn't my car but Google is your friend for reliability stats and valuations.

[@AunaliBandali]

Is it expensive to maintain ? I have selected the same model and make from auto trader used with 70,000 miles on it . I am in process of buying but came across your video so thought of your opinion

[@car_babble]

Yeah mercedes are expensive to service but if it's out of warranty then just take it to an independent specialist and you'll save a fortune.

[@AunaliBandali]

@@car_babble if I was to keep it for few years from now , will it still have the resale value according to your expertise

[@AunaliBandali]

@@car_babble we are worried because we are buying from an independent dealer . Not from authorised dealer.

[@car_babble]

@AunaliBandali I wouldn't say i am an expert on mercedes but I'd say it's a better car to hold its value than say an Audi Q5.

[@neilmelvin651]

Any plans to review an Evoque? Or discovery sport? 2020ish

[@car_babble]

I'm hoping to get a Velar soon but not had any more with an Evoque or Disco yet. Hopefully eventually! 🙂

[@barrycarrigan5584]

f pace does have a bigger boot and may have better handling , but as it will be in a land rover garage for most of the time you own it , due to the amount of the time its not working , just buy a Mercedes and now you have a bit of class.

[@car_babble]

The reliability of an F Pace is definitely a possible deal breaker.

[@d.b4296]

The Q5 is more beautiful but has a tone of problems unfortunately

[@car_babble]

What sort of issues are you aware of?

[@d.b4296]

@@car_babble transmission and engine, the glc can make the double kilometers