2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

5,835 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,835 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    297 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    191 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    78 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    37 marked dangerous
  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. Tyres8.2%
  2. Brakes2.1%
  3. Suspension1.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Body & chassis1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.9%

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: 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,835 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).