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Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A reliable? We analysed 669 real MOT tests across 198 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 669 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.2%
Typical Mileage
39,193mi
Annual Mileage
9,169mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A.

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.1%
2021
85.9%
2020

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,660 mi/yr
Typical
9,169 mi/yr
Average
10,724 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,323 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 249 87.1% 28,310 38,821 53,294
2020 370 85.9% 25,957 39,397 57,511

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Last?

Based on 198 Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,193 mi
75th Percentile
56,290 mi
95th Percentile
80,743 mi
Max Recorded
140,531 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

87.1% MOT pass rate from 249 tests

Year to avoid
2020

85.9% MOT pass rate from 370 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 249 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A THIS CAR 86.2% 669 39,193 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot Partner Tepee Outdoor HDI 91.8% 538 84,431 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A?

The Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 669 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A owner drives around 9,169 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A reliable?
Based on 669 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A has a 86.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A does around 9,169 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem+exe D 4M A is 2021 with a 87.1% pass rate across 249 tests.