2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate and common faults

4,589 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,589 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    375 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    78 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    31 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Brakes1.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.4%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,589 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable at MOT time?

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