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Mercedes-benz GLS - 2022

70.5 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 GLS, model year 2022. Sample size: 196 cars, 275 tests and 194 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 196 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS has an overall defect rate of 71 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the average for cars of the same year at 70 per 100. Notably, this model shows excellent performance in categories such as Brakes, Visibility, and Lights & Electrics, with significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. However, it struggles in Steering and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, where its defect rates are markedly higher than average. The data also reveals that as mileage increases, defects in this model tend to rise steeply, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 196 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 37.2% better
19.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 625.0% worse
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 18.4% better
10.2 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
▲ 73.4% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 24.1% worse
101.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 92.3% worse
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 286 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: 73
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A seat belt:
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1