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Mercedes-benz GLE - 2022

69.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GLE, model year 2022. Sample size: 3,028 cars, 4,139 tests and 2,880 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,028 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE has an overall defect rate of 70 per 100 vehicles, slightly lower than the average of 71 per 100. Notably, this model excels in areas such as brakes, visibility, and lights and electrics, showing significantly lower defect rates compared to typical vehicles of the same year. However, it has a concerning defect rate in steering, which is notably higher than average, and also experiences more issues in the wheels, suspensions, and axles category. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage segments. Overall, while the GLE performs better in several categories, attention should be given to its steering and suspension concerns.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,028 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GLE

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 64.1% better
11.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 375.0% worse
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.8% better
8.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 63.3% better
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 33.0% worse
109.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 25.0% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 7.7% worse
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 33.3% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 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: 1,398
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 168
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 162
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 132
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 111
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 102
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 102
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 55

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 168
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 111
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 102
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 5