Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253

Bought a Merc Certified. Very nice and comfortable drive. Would have been perfect comfort with the air suspension but I specifically don't want that feature (had GL previously with that).
Fantastic consumption. A touch of class. I read people complained about the tyres shudder. I might had that rare occasions when reversing with steering to the limit. Front right. But after changing my tyres from Pirelli Scorpion (run flat) to Falken (non run flat), had never had that issue since.

I bought my 2017 GLC 250 in May 2020, when it was 2 years and 10 months old and had travelled 51,000 km. It has been a very pleasing car to own - it looks great and drives quietly and smoothly with plenty of power. It is agile and rides well courtesy of its air control suspension and downsized 19 inch wheels. It has adequate space for 4 adults, or 5 for short distances, and the boot is large and practical; the rear seat backrest can be fixed in a near vertical position, or laid flat, for larger items. It has every convenience and safety featur...

Unfortunately, our daily driver which needs to be left in the garage.
Terrible front tyre skip which M-B claims is a feature? I have read the brochure and can’t find any information on “this feature”. Local dealer claimed that front tyres were wearing ok at 9400 kms and at 11000 kms front tyres are scrubbed out. If you are considering buying one of these vehicles make sure that you drive it for an extended period. Like days, not hours.
Was offered an X3 M40 for $10,000 less and should’ve taken up the offer.
Also, be aware that you can’t fit a set of golf clubs in the boot sideways. You will need to fold down one of the rear seats.

The GLC 250 has severe wheel juddering which made for a very uncomfortable drive. Mercedes refused to acknowledge or accept any responsibility for the fact that this could all be avoided if they put on the correct tyres from the start instead of the soft compound tyre they come with. I have to say I will NEVER buy another Mercedes benz absolutely no value for the money I spent.

Love the car - now 4 years old but: after 6mths had to urgently replace the run-flat tire. Only one matching replacement could be found in the whole of Australia. Seriously. From Queensland as it happened.
Now computer "Control" system gone haywire. Easy fix. $10,000 for a new set up or, two weeks wait and $5,000 for a reconditioned unit via Singapore. Enjoy.

This vehicle is approaching 3 years old and has travelled 95000 km. We are on the second set of tyres (first set at 80000 km) and front brake pads at 60000 km. 80% of our driving is country driving. Current life fuel economy is at 7.3 litres per 100 km. Has been serviced every 25000 km from new at Bunbury at more than reasonable costs when compared to my Volvo and Land Rover vehicles in the past. This vehicle is my third Merc although the first GLC.

I've bought my GLC63s second hand when it was 1 year old. The first thing I noticed is how bad the alcantara steering wheel looked. This leather is very delicate and doesn't look good no matter what you do. Having said that you can restore it and make it look fluffy again if needed, which we did, but it only lasts for couple of months and then start looking worn out once again. The next was the smell in the car - it was terrible and as we realised for most part it came from the Mercedes-native aromatherapy bottle hidden in the glove box. I don'...

Pathetic tyre shuddering on the GLC43. First set were replaced under warranty (in summer) so felt good for a while. Then winter kicked in and they were exactly the same.

Bought a new GLC63 last year, after a short time the front wheels started to judder when turning and parking and also driving around roundabouts even at low speed. Its much worse when the tyres are cold or wet.
Complained to the dealership and Mercedes and they said its a normal characteristic of the vehicle. I took my case to NCAT and Mercedes managed to get it dismissed because I took a business lease with MB on the vehicle and NCAT apparently has no jurisdiction because its occasionally used for business use. To make things worse they have ...

I recently purchased a 2017 GLC250 wagon in excellent condition, with 50,000 km on clock. My pre-purchase research had alerted me to the front wheel “crabbing” issues, which mean the run flat tyres have to be replaced frequently at great cost. My car had the steering problem fixed by getting new steering knuckles fitted under warranty, after the first owner argued long and hard; it appears to be mainly a RHD issue reflecting the very short steering links on RH side. Both tyre wear and driving enjoyment improved markedly. The air control suspension on my car contributes to its good ride and handling.
On high tyre costs, I have found there are quality 255/45/20 run flats available in the high $300s.

I've had my GLC 43 for almost 3 years now & done less than 19000 kms. The tyres have all worn out & I've been advised by our local Mercedes dealer who sold me the car that Mercedes are not interested in the excessive tyre wear & claim that the engineering fault which causes "juddering" on full lock at low speeds is not really a fault - but just a feature of the AMG SUVs. This issue has been well publicised & nobody except Mercedes seems to believe that it is "normal" for tyres to "jump over themselves" or "judder". The dealer also claimed that ...

After 19 months and 38,000km we are now buying a third pair of front tyres at $560 each. Read the UK enthusiasts' forums about the frankly unacceptable steering geometry. It seems to be only the right hand drive cars that skip and scrub the expensive tyres into dust. Mercedes of course acts concerned, gets the car into the shop for a day with no improvement.

Otherwise, the 350d is too much engine using too much turbocharging for performance. The result is a very notchy, laggy acceleration reminiscent of a first generation '70s turbo car. Leav...

I have been loving this car and enjoying for last 3 years. Loved everything except the wheel juddering which Mercedes completely refused to acknowledge. Right after 3 years and 1 week auxiliary battery dies .costing me $600 to fix. I have requested Peter Warran to help me and lodge a warranty claim they have refused. I have sent a message to Mercedes Facebook looks like they are considering to give me a refund. It’s been 3 weeks and I am yet to receive any communication about it. Update I have received a refund .Shop was shocking but head office helped me

Beautiful car inside out,but hate the car without the gear stick and it is soo bumpy,meaning the ride is actually terrible on slightest road bumps.
And yes I have also experienced Tyre skipping on full turns.
If you are used to a gear stick then you will find yourself looking for it evertime !!

GLC 250d is now just over 3 years old and covered nearly 75,000kms. Apart from a faulty left headlight which was rectified under warranty, been a great car: very comfortable, excellent safety features, handles especially in sport mode and still looks brand new. Did upgrade the stereo with Focal speakers and change tyres to non run flat. Will buy again when redesign model is released probably in 2020.

However, word of caution. Not all dealers give good ongoing service. Now take mine back to Peter Warren Warrick.