Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A
From 406 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 15 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 | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat As tested had between 23,595 and 47,719 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,803 median miles, the Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 406 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A is 37,803 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,595 and 47,719 miles.
Buying a used Gls 400 Amg Line Prem D 4Mat A?
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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