Mercedes-Benz Gt
From 3,273 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Gts fare better: 2020 models pass at 91.4% vs 97.1% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 36 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.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 36 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 33 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 18 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 94.8% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 96.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
2 earlier years
| 2016 | 97.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2015 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gts tested had between 16,638 and 39,795 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,207 median miles, the Gt has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Gt MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Gt has a 95.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,273 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Gt is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Gt is 25,207 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,638 and 39,795 miles.
Buying a used Gt?
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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