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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Check any GLE-Class by registration number below.

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82.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Mercedes-Benz Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Mercedes-Benz brand average of 82.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the GLE-Class is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your GLE-Class for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 15,000 vehicles

82.5%Good
Mercedes-Benz average: 82.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.0%
2

Suspension

13.0%
3

Brakes

11.5%
4

Tyres

9.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.5%
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

29.0%

Rear

28.0%

Offside

21.0%

Other Mercedes-Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes-Benz models.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

82.8% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

79.2% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

84.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

79.8% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

85.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is 82.5% compared to the Mercedes-Benz average of 82.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.0%), Suspension (13.0%), Brakes (11.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: 26,000 miles at 3 years, 44,000 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used GLE-Class to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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