Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT Results

Registered in 2016
89.5% pass rate
from 5,724 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLE is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.035% fail on Headlamps (95% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp (95% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.00% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 0.84% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.28% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.28% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.017% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.052% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.070% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.052% fail on Condition
    • 0.017% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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