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Mercedes-benz GL - 2007

286.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GL, model year 2007. Sample size: 297 cars, 640 tests and 1,832 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 297 cars

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL shows a total defect rate of 286 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 19% lower than the average for cars of the same year at 352 defects per 100. Notably, the model performs better than average in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Equipment, indicating fewer issues in these areas. However, it stands out negatively with higher defect rates in Brakes and Other categories. Mileage-related trends reveal an increasing defect prevalence as mileage increases, particularly in the highest mileage bracket, where it has a significantly higher defect rate compared to the average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 297 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GL

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 28.8% worse
182.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 23.5% better
15.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 60.0% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 41.7% better
60.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.5% better
208.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 39.1% better
33.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 65.1% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 32.3% worse
58.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 283
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 227
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 46
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 41

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 6