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Mercedes-Benz GL reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,189 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.
87%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 85% of peers
+13.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
4,124 tests · fleet 73%
87%
13 years and older
2,065 tests · fleet 61%
78%
Where the GL fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on suspension, steering, brakes.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mercedes-Benz GL MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mercedes-Benz GL tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mercedes-Benz GL models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
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).
Other Mercedes-Benz models
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