2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS · 1,510 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLSs fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 GLS years (1,510 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLSs: 11.1%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GLSs: 11.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 62,047
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,510
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- 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 GLS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.72%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.86%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.73%
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 0.53%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.11%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.58%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.19%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLSs fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 GLS years (1,510 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.92% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.72% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS shows 62,047 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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