Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200967.8% pass rate
from 177 tests in 2017
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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7.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Flashing type
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Side repeaters (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Individual lamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
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7.9% fail on
Flashing type
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.1% fail on Front lamps
- 2.3% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.56% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.56% fail on Fog lamp
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0.56% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.56% fail on Lamp
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7.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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11% fail on
Brakes
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5.1% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.0% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Components
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Pipes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Hoses (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Leaks
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4.0% fail on
Components
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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0.56% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.56% fail on
Pedal
- 0.56% fail on Anti-slip
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0.56% fail on
Pedal
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0.56% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.56% fail on Cable
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5.1% fail on
Brake performance
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.56% fail on Size/type
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4.5% fail on
Suspension
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Air suspension
(530 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Operation (685 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.56% fail on Levelling valve
- 0.56% fail on Pipes
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.7% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 1.7% fail on Constant velocity joints
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1.7% fail on
Front drive shafts
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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2.3% fail on
Air suspension
(530 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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0.56% fail on
Towbars
- 0.56% fail on Towbar
- 0.56% fail on Vehicle structure
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0.56% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.56% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.56% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.56% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.56% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.56% fail on
Seats
- 0.56% fail on Passengers
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0.56% fail on
Seats
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0.56% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.56% fail on Exhaust system
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0.56% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 0.56% fail on Washers
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2006 - 2013)
Supremely comfortable. Genuine seven-seater. Immensely competent on and off road. Very refined and luxurious. GL420 CDI model is immense.