2018 Mercedes-Benz GT · 1,493 MOT tests
2018 Mercedes-Benz GT reliability
2018 Mercedes-Benz GTs fail 4.6% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 GT years (1,493 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GTs: 5.8%)
- 4.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GTs: 5.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 13,924
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,493
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT
Fail rate by area
- Tyres1.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
- Lights and electrics0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.4%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
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 0.6%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.2%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.2%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.61%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.67%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.54%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (0.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT reliable?
2018 Mercedes-Benz GTs fail 4.6% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 GT years (1,493 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.14% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.6% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT shows 13,924 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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