2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE · 11,763 MOT tests
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliability
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLEs fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 GLE years (11,763 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLEs: 10.6%)
- 7.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLEs: 10.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,024
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,763
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes1%
- Lights and electrics0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
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 0.48%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.24%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.05%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.87%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.06%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLEs fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 GLE years (11,763 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.76% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.78% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE shows 36,024 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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