2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE · 18,472 MOT tests
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliability
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLEs fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 GLE years (18,472 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLEs: 10.6%)
- 11.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLEs: 10.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,351
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,472
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes1.6%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.56%
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 0.66%
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 0.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.53%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.44%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLEs fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 GLE years (18,472 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.85% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.56% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE shows 52,351 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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