2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

3,263 MOT tests in 2024. 87.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.6%
Failed or needed repairs12.4%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,263 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    210 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    64 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Brakes1.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Suspension1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.6%

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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

In 2024, 87.6% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,263 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 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).