2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class · 1,053 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs fail 26% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 GL-Class years (1,053 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs: 17.8%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 127,985
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,053
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.2%
- Brakes7.9%
- Tyres5%
- Suspension4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Steering2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.18%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.71%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 1.52%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.33%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.15%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.5%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.13%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs fail 26% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 GL-Class years (1,053 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.47% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.18% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class shows 127,985 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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