Mercedes-Benz GL reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,189 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,189 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Mercedes-Benz GL cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the GL tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz GL cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, steering, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz GL reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz GL holds up well for its age: 87% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 85% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz GL?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz GL in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 87%; and 13 years and older, 78%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz GL MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz GL versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).