Used Mercedes-Benz GLB 220

What to know before buying: Mercedes-Benz GLB 220

From 1 forum thread and 2 press tests · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The GLB can have up to seven seats; the third row is intended for occupants up to 1.68m tall. A sliding second row adds versatility, while the five-seat boot holds 570–1,805 litres.[2]one source
• A GLB 200 d 4M tester praised the trim quality, widescreen display and ergonomic seats; with the Off-Road package, it performed surprisingly well in a sand quarry.[1]one source
• Another driving impression strongly praised the GLB's ride comfort and roomy cabin, although its bright air-vent and ambient-lighting accents were considered excessive.[1]one source
• The GLB offers MBUX infotainment and modern driver-assistance systems; 4MATIC versions can also have an off-road light function to help reveal obstacles.[2]one source

Typical faults

• Repeated reports concern the X247 dual-clutch automatic: operation can be uneven at low speed, in reverse or during gear changes.[3]one sourceX247
• From roughly 80,000km, the OM654 2.0 diesel more often develops faults involving the AdBlue pump or heater, NOx sensors and DPF pressure sensor.[3]one sourceX247

  80 000+ km · OM654 2.0 diesel

• Some 2020 four-cylinder diesels were recalled because crankshaft failure could damage the engine; the prescribed dealer remedy was engine replacement.[3]one sourceX247

  2020–2020 · four-cylinder diesel

• On 2019–2020 cars, defective sealing around the front wheelarches could admit moisture, damage electronics, disable the instruments or engine, and restrict ABS and ESP operation.[3]one sourceX247

  2019–2020

• A 2019–2020 recall covered turbocharger oil-feed pipe leaks: oil could reach the road or hot components, creating a fire risk.[3]one sourceX247

  2019–2020

Which engine and version to take

• In the X247 table, OM654 2.0 diesels, including the 140kW/190hp 220 d, carry fewer risks. No systemic chain, injector or turbo defects are listed, but high-mileage examples still need inspection.[3]one sourceX247

What to check at the inspection

• Test the automatic in stop-start traffic, in reverse and under hard acceleration from low speed; shifts should remain smooth.[3]one sourceX247
• Run diagnostics on an OM654 diesel, checking for AdBlue or NOx faults, DPF pressure-sensor issues and any remaining-starts warning.[3]one sourceX247
• Use the VIN to verify completion of recall campaigns; only the VIN can establish whether a particular car was actually affected.[3]one sourceX247
• On 2019–2020 cars, inspect the front-wheelarch sealing and footwells for moisture, then check the instruments, ABS and ESP.[3]one sourceX247
• On an OM654 diesel with 200,000–300,000+km, assess the chain, injectors and turbo for correct operation and noise, and scan the fault memory.[3]one sourceX247

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]iauto.lv — Mercedes-Benz GLB auto tests, atsauksmes un iespaidi ... · forum
2. [2]whatcar.lv — Latvijā ienāk jaunais Mercedes-Benz GLB - WhatCar.lv · press
3. [3]autoradars.lv — Mercedes-Benz GLB-klase X247 (2019 - 2024) - AutoRadars.lv · press

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