2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 519 MOT tests, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A recorded a 90.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2020 Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 8.3% 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 31 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.3% | 43 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.4% | 7 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 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 | 31 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 6 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 2 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 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 | 20.8% | 108 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.5% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 3 |
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 | 231 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 261 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 473 | 9.9% |
| Petrol | 46 | 10.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 178 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 167 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 172 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A
On a 2020 Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (8.3% 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 (1.4% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% 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
How many 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ As pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 519 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A?
Tyres, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by other defects (1.4%).
Does the 2020 Amg Gle 53 + 4M+ A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 519 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.