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Mercedes-benz GLE - 2017

88.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GLE, model year 2017. Sample size: 5,518 cars, 12,583 tests and 11,165 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 5,518 cars

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE has an overall defect rate of 89 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 134 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 34% improvement. Notably, the GLE excels in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates well below the average, although it shows a higher incidence of issues related to body and structure. Mileage-related trends indicate an increase in defects as mileage rises, particularly in the higher mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out as a more reliable option compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 5,518 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 37.5% better
45.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 96.4% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.3% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 78.9% better
4.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 27.8% better
103.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▼ 34.3% worse
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 37.0% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 35.6% better
5.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 318 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,179
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 981
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 845
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 724
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 494
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 455
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 438
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 344
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 310
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 242

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 344
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 310
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 242
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 147
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 92
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 72
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 35