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Purchase of 2017 glc premium plus

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Hi there,
I am a new member just about to buy my premium plus.
Are there any things that I should look out for before completing purchase.
I live in the north east of England. I am a pensioner looking forward to trouble free motoring.
I have had two Mercedes cars before being an SLK sports car and an A class. Both great cars.
may need to remove running boards. How difficult is it?
Thank you in anticipation.
kind regards.
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Excellent car - had a 250d Premium Plus for 7 years & 50k miles, comfortable, good technology and drives well.

A few niggles

Check the Auto Start - Stop - you might not want it, but if it’s not working car might need a new battery or more likely a Second battery Capacitor

The Camera / Radar Sensors may cause more Alerts as the car ages

The Biggest issue is Crabbing - Juddering when temp drops below 5 degrees. Test on a cold day by doing a Full-lock Turn. Search the forum for Crabbing. MB supplied a Warranty fix for pre-2019 GLC’s - New Steering Knuckles that fix the problem - Dealer should be able to tell you if these have been fitted to the car

Good luck - Excellent car
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Excellent car - had a 250d Premium Plus for 7 years & 50k miles, comfortable, good technology and drives well.

A few niggles

Check the Auto Start - Stop - you might not want it, but if it’s not working car might need a new battery or more likely a Second battery Capacitor

The Camera / Radar Sensors may cause more Alerts as the car ages

The Biggest issue is Crabbing - Juddering when temp drops below 5 degrees. Test on a cold day by doing a Full-lock Turn. Search the forum for Crabbing. MB supplied a Warranty fix for pre-2019 GLC’s - New Steering Knuckles that fix the problem - Dealer should be able to tell you if these have been fitted to the car

Good luck - Excellent car
Cheers Tony. The car I am buying is also a250 with two owners from new. 2years as MB managers car.
Thanks again for heads up.
To remove running boards you will need the plastic inner and outer sills which are removed to fit the running boards, I know because I looked into fitting running boards before deciding against.
To remove running boards you will need the plastic inner and outer sills which are removed to fit the running boards, I know because I looked into fitting running boards before deciding against.
Hi there,
I have now purchased the car and already I think the running boards will have to go as we are pensioners and find them obstructive whilst getting out.
I will look into placing wanted ad in forum.
Thank you for your reply.
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