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

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Is the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A reliable? We analysed 1,191 real MOT tests across 356 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,191 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.5%
Typical Mileage
37,464mi
Annual Mileage
9,256mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT A.

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

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86.7%
2021
89%
2020
90.6%
2019

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

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

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

Low usage
6,018 mi/yr
Typical
9,256 mi/yr
Average
10,415 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,356 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 316 86.7% 25,812 34,464 50,110
2020 701 89.0% 26,464 39,050 53,077
2019 139 90.6% 26,970 39,818 58,626

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

Based on 356 Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

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

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

Median
37,464 mi
75th Percentile
53,511 mi
95th Percentile
83,916 mi
Max Recorded
142,586 mi

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

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

Best year
2019

90.6% MOT pass rate from 139 tests

Year to avoid
2021

86.7% MOT pass rate from 316 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 139 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — 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 + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT A THIS CAR 88.5% 1,191 37,464 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
Suzuki Vitara SZ5 B-jet MHEV Agrip A 94.1% 867 22,654 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 + D 4MAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 1,191 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 + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT A owner drives around 9,256 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 + D 4MAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A reliable?
Based on 1,191 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A has a 88.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A does around 9,256 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT 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 + D 4MAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Gls 400 AMG Ln Prem + D 4MAT A is 2019 with a 90.6% pass rate across 139 tests.