Across 26,511 MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz GLE in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 11.7% failed — about 1 in 9. The parts that fail most are tyres (6.5% of tests), brakes (1.5%), lights and electrics (1.3%), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (1.1%) and suspension (0.8%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has 35% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
GLE (2015–2025)
MOT: 11.7% of 26,511 initial tests failed — 35% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 6.5% |
| 2 | brakes | 1.5% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 1.3% |
| 4 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 1.1% |
| 5 | suspension | 0.8% |
Questions
What fails most on a Mercedes-Benz GLE at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 6.5% of Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come brakes (1.5%) and lights and electrics (1.3%).
How often does a Mercedes-Benz GLE fail its MOT?
11.7% of Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 9), counting initial tests only, across 26,511 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 35% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?
On MOT results, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has 35% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Mercedes-Benz GLE data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.