2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

5,352 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,352 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    216 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    149 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    82 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Suspension2.0%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 GLE?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,352 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).