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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 e 4MATIC Business Solution common faults.

2019–2022, SUV, hybrid, 211 HP.

The fault list covers: M264E20DEHLA engine, MB7250 transmission.

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1 fault write-ups. Important. 4 recalls.

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Known faults

1 important faults

M260 / M264 petrol: worn valve seat / valve guide, full cylinder head replacement

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On the transverse M260 and longitudinal M264 four cylinder petrol engines the valve seat or the valve guide wears early. The symptom: check engine light, rough running, misfire on one or more cylinders. Sometimes without any fault code being stored.

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According to the maker's official service bulletin (LI01.30-P-072328) the valve seat leaks. After the leak test, if a leak is found at the valves, the whole cylinder head has to be replaced: the valve seat cannot be refurbished. The roller width of the intake and exhaust side followers differs, and swapping them is prohibited.

In the United States the maker announced a 15 year / 150,000 mile (about 240,000 km) extended emissions warranty for the M260 group (MY2019 to 2022 A / CLA / GLA / GLB). Outside the United States that programme does not apply automatically, but the fault is the same mechanism. The GLB 250, the CLA 250 and the A 220 use this engine.

between 40,000 and 150,000 km

What to check

  • Ask for a fault code read: misfire codes of the P0300 / P030x kind and mixture formation codes are suspect
  • On a cold start watch for rough running and the check engine light
  • Ask whether the cylinder head has already been replaced: according to the service bulletin that is the repair, not valve lapping
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Faults of this model

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Official recall4 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 29 September 2022

A12/01437/22Safety recallInjuries29 September 2022 · EU Safety Gate

The curtain airbag support at the B-pillar level may be defective and not deploy properly in the event of an accident. The B-pillar cladding could detach, thus increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 29/09/2022

The authority's notice

A12/00714/23Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The B pillar wiring harness may be damaged, which can lead to a short-circuit that causes a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/01655/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The trailer coupling device may not be able to withstand the load. The coupling armature could detach from the vehicle, creating a risk of an accidents/injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

SR/03352/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

A manufacturing defect in the steering coupling may lead to loosen mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box, leading to a loss of steering and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engine and transmission

M264E20DEHLA

10–190 kW (14–258 HP) · hybrid

MB7250 · 9G-Tronic, longitudinal (Mercedes 725.0 / NAG3)

automatic · 9 speed

Torque limit700 Nm
MakerMercedes-Benz

We built the code from the model and the gear count. The factory sheet does not state it.

Variant data

What is in this version

Factory data

Trim
GLC 300 e 4MATIC Business Solution
Body
SUV
Fuel
hybrid
Transmission
automatic
Engine size
1991 cc
Power
155 kW (211 HP)
Drive
AWD
Production
2019–2022

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

  • Spark plugs, petrol

    • 60,000 km or 6 years
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Information, not an expert opinion

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  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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