2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz GT MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 93.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time93.5%
Failed or needed repairs6.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.8%
  7. Oxygen sensor: obviously defective0.4%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  9. Strengthening plate or fastening insecure0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Lights & electrics0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%

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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GT?

In 2024, 93.5% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GT?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).