2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

1,252 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    59 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Suspension2.6%
  3. Brakes2.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.7%
  5. Body & chassis1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.2%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.2%

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: 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,252 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).