MERCEDES-BENZ GL MOT pass rate
87.0% of 7,305 MERCEDES-BENZ GL MOT tests pass.
The GL has a pass rate of 87.0%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ GL passes its MOT 87.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 96.6% at 3–6 years to 80.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (12) | 12 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 96.6% | 292 | 35,652 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.1% | 2,330 | 80,806 miles |
| 10–15 years | 88.2% | 2,964 | 109,145 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.4% | 1,707 | 127,412 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ GL
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GL fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.0% | Not working |
| Tyres | 35.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 30.2% | Excessively corroded |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 12.2% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 8.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 4.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 3.8% | Fixing missing |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ GL?
- 87.0% of MERCEDES-BENZ GL MOT tests pass, based on 7,305 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ GL?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GL fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ GL's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.