2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL MOT pass rate and common faults

456 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 456 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  9. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.0%
  2. Brakes12.9%
  3. Tyres6.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  5. Suspension4.4%
  6. Steering3.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL cars passed their MOT first time, across 456 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).