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Mercedes-benz GT - 2017

39.0 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 GT, model year 2017. Sample size: 377 cars, 1,003 tests and 391 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 377 cars

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 39 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 71% better than the average of 134 defects. Notable strengths of this model include exceptional performance in the brakes and steering categories, showing defect rates of just 4% and 1% respectively, well below the average rates of 71% and 5%. Additionally, it performs well in visibility and lights and electrics, with defect rates of 4% and 2% compared to the averages of 15% and 19%. The data shows that the vehicle is particularly reliable in various categories, although there are common issues such as tyre wear that affect it similarly to other cars.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 377 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 95.0% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 82.1% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 69.7% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 89.2% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 55.1% better
64.2 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 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 94.3% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 75.6% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 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
0 318 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: 213
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 13
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 1