2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

4,642 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,642 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    314 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    76 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    39 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Brakes1.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%

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 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,642 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

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

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).