Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 1,050 tests, the Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A passes its MOT 90.4% of the time. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.9% of all tests — 6.9 points clear of other defects, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, registration plates and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 51 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A fails 9.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 519 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 439 | 90.9% | 9.1% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 63 | 90.5% | 9.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.9% | 83 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.1% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 4 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 51 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 6 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.4% | 214 |
| 2 | Other defects | 9.0% | 95 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.4% | 57 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 35 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 501 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 495 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 51 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 988 | 9.6% |
| Petrol | 62 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 190 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 385 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 472 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A
- Tyres (7.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Other defects (1.1% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A?
90.4% of the 1,050 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.6% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.9% of tests, then other defects (1.1%).
How much does mileage affect Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 9.8% for 60-90k, a 0.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,050 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.