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Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Gle 250d: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz E
79%
MOT pass rate · 429,719 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Gle 250d
94%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Gle 250d (94%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz E Mercedes-benz Gle 250d
MOT pass rate 79% 94% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 6% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 124,278 mi 50,839 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 429,719 2

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz E

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Mercedes-benz Gle 250d

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Gle 250d (94%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz E report Full Mercedes-benz Gle 250d report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.