2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

4,515 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,515 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    195 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    157 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    60 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    34 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. Tyres9.1%
  2. Brakes2.2%
  3. Suspension1.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  5. Lights & electrics1.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%

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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,515 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).