Mercedes-Benz GLS MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.5% pass rate
from 451 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLS is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission
      • 0.67% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.67% fail on Joints
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Undertray
  • 0.89% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.44% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.44% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.22% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.89% fail on Visibility (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.22% fail on Washers
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
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