Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.7% pass rate
from 6,676 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLE is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (55% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.015% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.015% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 0.75% fail on Visibility (77% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wipers (92% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.030% fail on Window (27 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake discs and drums (83% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake discs (83% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.015% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.090% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.34% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.22% fail on Suspension
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.045% fail on Springs
      • 0.045% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.045% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.015% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.015% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.015% fail on Bellows
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.090% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.060% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
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