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Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 (1st Generation)

20162022 · X253 · suv

First GLC (formerly GLK). M274 turbo-4 (GLC300), M276 V6 (GLC350e plug-in hybrid early), M177 4.0L biturbo V8 in GLC 43 / 63 / 63 S AMG. GLC Coupe (C253) shares the chassis. MBUX arrived with the 2020 LCI.

Watch out: 9G-Tronic transmission valve body / electronic control issues on highest-mileage cars. Early MBUX cars (2020 LCI) had software polish issues fixed via updates. 2.0T M274 known for water pump and oil cooler leaks around 60-80k.

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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