MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi
3 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,795 miles.
3
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
9,597
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
13%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Other22%
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Brakes19%
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Body & structure13%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Outer sidewall deep cut no cord visible (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 128,590 |
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 82,482 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 145,315 |
Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Gl350 cdi in our data has covered around
118,795 miles.
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