2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz GT MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements2.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.6%
  9. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  3. Number plates & VIN2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Wheels0.6%
  6. Lights & electrics0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm4.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GT?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GT?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).