2017 Mercedes-Benz GT · 1,187 MOT tests
2017 Mercedes-Benz GT reliability
2017 Mercedes-Benz GTs fail 7.2% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 GT years (1,187 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GTs: 5.8%)
- 7.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GTs: 5.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 17,101
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,187
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 2% of tests fail here (1203% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 44% 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 GT
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Number plates and VIN2%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
- Brakes0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.43%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.67%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.51%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.34%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.25%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.94%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.67%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT reliable?
2017 Mercedes-Benz GTs fail 7.2% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 GT years (1,187 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.43% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mercedes-Benz GT shows 17,101 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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