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Mercedes-benz GT - 2018

26.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GT, model year 2018. Sample size: 453 cars, 1,295 tests and 337 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 453 cars

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT has a significantly lower overall defect rate, recording 26 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 120 per 100 vehicles, making it 78% better than the yearly average. This model shows particularly strong performance in several categories such as Brakes, Steering, and Body/Structure, where it has no failures compared to the averages of 67% and 5%. Mileage trends indicate a higher defect rate in lower mileage ranges, particularly between 0 and 62,000 miles, which is consistent with general patterns. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz GT stands out as a reliable vehicle with markedly fewer issues than its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 453 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz GT

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 94.8% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 66.9% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 95.5% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 67.6% better
41.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 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
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 72.7% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 80.0% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 307 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: 147
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 76
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 1