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Mercedes-benz GL - 2010

208.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GL, model year 2010. Sample size: 224 cars, 489 tests and 1,021 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 224 cars

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL has an overall defect rate of 209 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average rate of 294 defects per 100 vehicles, indicating a relative improvement of 29%. This model performs particularly well in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Equipment, where it records much fewer defects than the average. However, it struggles with Brakes and Other issues, showing higher defect rates compared to the average. Notably, as mileage increases, defect rates also rise, particularly in the higher mileage segments where the GL shows a marked increase in defects.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 224 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 25.7% worse
144.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 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
  • Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth
Steering
▲ 82.8% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 34.4% better
14.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.7% better
42.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 46.5% better
152.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 51.5% better
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 85.2% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 27.9% worse
41.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 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
0 443 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: 174
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 141
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 79
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 23
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake performance unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 4