Mercedes-Benz GLS MOT Results
Registered in 201686.5% pass rate
from 451 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz GLS is unusually good or bad.
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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
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1.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.67% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.67% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.67% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.22% fail on Stop lamp
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0.67% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.67% fail on
Transmission
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0.67% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.67% fail on Joints
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0.67% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.22% fail on Bumpers
- 0.22% fail on Undertray
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0.67% fail on
Transmission
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0.89% fail on
Brakes
(68% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.44% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.44% fail on Brake pads
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0.22% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.22% fail on Brake discs
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0.44% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.22% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.22% fail on Other components
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0.22% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.44% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.89% fail on
Visibility
(78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.22% fail on Windscreen
- 0.22% fail on Washers
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0.89% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.67% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.44% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.22% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.44% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.22% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.22% fail on Other leaks
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0.67% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.44% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.22% fail on Condition
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (2013 - 2019)
Luxurious and spacious. One of the most comfortable big seven-seat 4x4 SUVs. Outrageous performance from GLS 63 AMG.