2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL MOT pass rate and common faults

196 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 196 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.5%
  5. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.5%
  6. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Rear reflectors: defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.2%
  2. Brakes10.7%
  3. Tyres3.1%
  4. Suspension2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.6%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL cars passed their MOT first time, across 196 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: too low; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).