Mercedes-Benz Gle
From 60,873 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Gles fare better: 2022 models pass at 96% vs 91% for 2015.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 1,515 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,515 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,016 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 670 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 344 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 317 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 268 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 215 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 194 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 178 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 123 |
Mercedes-Benz Gle on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 2,108 newly registered in the past year with 1,026 leaving, a net gain of 1,082. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 36,891 | 1,322 | +475 | -456 | +19 |
| 2025 Q2 | 36,903 | 1,291 | +388 | -112 | +276 |
| 2025 Q1 | 36,663 | 1,255 | +712 | -229 | +483 |
| 2024 Q4 | 36,250 | 1,185 | +533 | -229 | +304 |
| 2024 Q3 | 36,034 | 1,097 | +792 | -428 | +364 |
| 2024 Q2 | 35,706 | 1,061 | +899 | -0 | +933 |
| 2024 Q1 | 34,802 | 1,032 | +932 | -302 | +630 |
| 2023 Q4 | 34,219 | 985 | +630 | -26 | +604 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gle 400 Amg Line Prem + D 4M A | Diesel | 3,835 | 13% |
| Gle 250 D 4M Amg Line Prem A | Diesel | 2,748 | 9% |
| Gle 300 Amg Line Prem D 4M A | Diesel | 2,543 | 9% |
| Gle 400 Amg Line Prem D 4M A | Diesel | 1,757 | 6% |
| Gle 250 D 4Matic Amg Line Auto | Diesel | 1,587 | 5% |
| Gle 350 D 4M Amg Line Prem A | Diesel | 1,504 | 5% |
| Gle 250 Amg Night Ed D 4M A | Diesel | 1,492 | 5% |
| Gle 450 Amg Ln Prm D Mhev 4M A | Hybrid Electric (Diesel) | 1,350 | 5% |
| Gle 450 Amg Ln Prm+ D Mhev 4Ma | Hybrid Electric (Diesel) | 1,296 | 4% |
| Gle 350 Amg Nght Ed Prm+D 4M A | Diesel | 1,282 | 4% |
| Gle 350 Amg Line Prem D 4M A | Diesel | 1,204 | 4% |
| Gle 300 Amg Line Prem + D 4M A | Diesel | 1,196 | 4% |
| Gle 350 D 4Matic Amg Line Auto | Diesel | 1,194 | 4% |
| Gle 350 Amg Line Prem + D 4M A | Diesel | 1,078 | 4% |
| Gle 450 Amg Line Prem + 4M A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 922 | 3% |
| Gle 250 Amg Nght Ed Prm+D 4M A | Diesel | 883 | 3% |
| Gle 350 Amg Line Prem De 4M A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Diesel) | 863 | 3% |
| Gle 350 D 4M Amg Line Prem + A | Diesel | 841 | 3% |
| Gle 350 Amg Line Prem+ De 4M A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Diesel) | 795 | 3% |
| Gle 300 Amg Line D 4Matic Auto | Diesel | 781 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2021 | 91.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 93.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 92.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
4 earlier years
| 2018 | 90.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 90.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gles tested had between 34,162 and 71,524 miles on the clock.
At 53,644 median miles, the Gle has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Gle MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Gle has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 60,873 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gle?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gle is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 1,515 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Mercedes-Benz Gles are on UK roads?
There are 36,891 Mercedes-Benz Gles currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,322 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Gle at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gle is 53,644 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,162 and 71,524 miles.
Buying a used Gle?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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