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Mercedes-benz GL - 2008

283.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GL, model year 2008. Sample size: 219 cars, 436 tests and 1,234 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 219 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL has a defect rate of 283 per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average car of the same year at 337 per 100. Notably, this model excels in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, showing significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it experiences higher issues in the Brakes category, with a rate much above the average. Mileage trends indicate that the defect rate tends to increase with higher mileage, particularly peaking in the 124,000+ mile category. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz GL demonstrates a solid performance in several areas while facing challenges in braking reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 219 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 52.0% worse
202.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 66.7% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 2.0% better
24.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 43.3% better
52.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.5% better
206.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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
Body/Structure
▲ 58.9% better
21.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.6% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 14.6% worse
47.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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
0 481 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: 185
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 163
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 29
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 27

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 7