MERCEDES-BENZ GT MOT pass rate
96.6% of 4,830 MERCEDES-BENZ GT MOT tests pass.
The GT passes its MOT 96.6% of the time — well above the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, which sits at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ GT passes its MOT 96.6% 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 eases gradually with age, from 100.0% at 0–3 years to 97.0% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 69 | 13,987 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.7% | 1,664 | 17,573 miles |
| 6–10 years | 97.0% | 3,096 | 25,267 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ GT
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 52.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 15.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.5% | Too low |
| Visibility | 7.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 4.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 4.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Road Wheels | 3.0% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.5% | Strengthening plate or fastening insecure |
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 GT?
- 96.6% of MERCEDES-BENZ GT MOT tests pass, based on 4,830 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ GT?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ GT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ GT'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.