MERCEDES-BENZ GL MOT Pass Rate
86.9% of 1,676 MERCEDES-BENZ GL MOT tests pass.
The GL has a pass rate of 86.9%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ GL passes its MOT 86.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ GL tested at 3–6 years pass 98.2% of the time, compared with just 77.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 98.2% | 114 | 35,179 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.8% | 487 | 80,062 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.1% | 798 | 108,048 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.5% | 271 | 125,531 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ GL
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GL fails its MOT is tyres — present in 47.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 47.9% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 36.3% | excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 12.7% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 9.7% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.4% | fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Steering | 6.7% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 4.1% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate