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

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96.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz GT — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz GT has an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the GT is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz GT fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your GT 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 GT, 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 GT performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 94 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

2020

Based on 277 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

2019

Based on 932 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

4.7%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

2018

Based on 1,456 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

3.0%

Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

2017

Based on 1,102 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

1.6%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2016

Based on 1,342 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

3.3%

2015

Based on 859 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

3.1%

Mileage at 10yr

59k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz GT

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

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.8%

Mercedes Benz GT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz GT MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz GT?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz GT is 96.1% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. 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 GT?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz GT are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes Benz GT reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, the Mercedes Benz GT is rated as "Excellent" 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 GT?
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 GT?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz GT: 26,255 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used GT to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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