2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE · 21,863 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLEs fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 GLE years (21,863 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLEs: 10.6%)
- 11.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLEs: 10.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,110
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,863
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes1.5%
- Suspension1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.43%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.09%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.6%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.4%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.99%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLEs fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 GLE years (21,863 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.74% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE shows 60,110 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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