Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.8% pass rate
from 4,863 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLE is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.041% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.062% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Headlamps (92% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 0.90% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Servos
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.43% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.27% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
  • 0.29% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Springs
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.16% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.082% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.021% fail on Bellows
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
  • 0.041% fail on Steering
    • 0.021% fail on Power steering
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Steering wheel
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