2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz GT MOT pass rate and common faults

246 MOT tests in 2024. 94.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time94.7%
Failed or needed repairs5.3%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 246 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  6. Registration plates: missing0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard0.4%
  9. Catalytic converter: obviously modified0.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Lights & electrics0.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  4. Suspension0.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%

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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT?

In 2024, 94.7% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 246 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).