MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Gle 450

Q: Is the Mercedes-benz Gle 450 reliable?

Across 5 Mercedes-benz Gle 450 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

5 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Mercedes-benz Gle 450 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gle 450 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,045 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,958

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Gle 450 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Gle 450 MOT tests:

Brakes42%
Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
Other12%
Emissions & nuisance12%
Body & structure4%
Lamps & electrical4%

Mercedes-benz Gle 450 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	4	100%
4	4	100%
5	4	100%
6	3	67%
7	3	67%
8	1	100%
9	2	100%
10	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (1), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz Gle 450 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Gle 450 MOT tests:

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Gle 450 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	2	7	100%	34,988
2016	3	18	83%	58,417

Mercedes-benz Gle 450 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Mercedes-benz Gle 450 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Gle 450 MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Gle 450 in our data has covered around 49,045 miles.

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