Mercedes-Benz GLS MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz GLS appears in 13,514 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2010–2024. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 89.8%.
13,514
MOT tests analysed
89.8%
Pass rate
10.2%
Fail rate
2010–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,322 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 1,356 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 936 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.5% | 205 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 156 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.9% | 115 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 102 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.7% | 89 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 78 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.4% | 57 |
Methodology & source. Based on 13,514 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.