2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL MOT pass rate and common faults

222 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 222 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.9%
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics4.5%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  5. Suspension2.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.1%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL cars passed their MOT first time, across 222 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).