MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Glk
3 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Glk vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Glk has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 144,545 miles.
3
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
7,004
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Glk problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Glk MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension49%
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Brakes19%
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Body & structure11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Other9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Mercedes-benz Glk pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Glk MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Glk MOT tests:
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- temporary mask deflectors fitted too headlamps (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Glk pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 95,026 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 234,943 |
| 2010 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 103,667 |
Mercedes-benz Glk reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Glk vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Glk MOT issues are:
Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j)); Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Glk in our data has covered around
144,545 miles.
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