Mercedes-Benz GL 2009: MOT failure rate for its age
30.2% of 480 MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz GL first registered in 2009 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 110.8 (95% CI 92.8–128.8; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2009 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 30.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 480 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 92.8–128.8) | 110.8 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 480 |
| Rank among this model's 11 build years | 9 | of 11 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 480 |
| Tested in 2024 | 186 | tests | median 119,293 miles | 2024 | 186 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL fail at each age?
Cars built in 2009 were tested at ages 10 to 15 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 51 (rough estimate) | 23.5 | 14–36.8 | 18.9 | 124.4 |
| 11 | 47 (rough estimate) | 34 | 22.2–48.3 | 18.7 | 182.2 |
| 12 | 223 (rough estimate) | 26 | 20.7–32.1 | not available | not available |
| 13 | 204 (rough estimate) | 26.5 | 20.9–32.9 | not available | not available |
| 14 | 196 (rough estimate) | 30.6 | 24.6–37.4 | 28.9 | 105.8 |
| 15 | 186 (rough estimate) | 30.6 | 24.5–37.6 | 30 | 102.3 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 907 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2009 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 31.2 items per 100 first tests, against 11 across all build years of the Mercedes-Benz GL. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2009 were tested at ages 10 to 15.
| Failure group | Built 2009, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.2 | 11 | 283 |
| Brakes | 14.2 | 8.7 | 129 |
| Suspension | 6.6 | 3.5 | 60 |
| Tyres | 6.6 | 9.9 | 60 |
| Visibility | 6.3 | 5.2 | 57 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 907 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2009 compare with the years around it?
Among the 11 published build years of the Mercedes-Benz GL, 2009 ranks 9 (1 = fails least for its age). 2008: index 95.3. 2010: index 108.5.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 94.0 | 77.8–110.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 487 |
| 2007 | 102.3 | 94.5–110.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,270 |
| 2008 | 95.3 | 83.4–107.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 945 |
| 2009 | 110.8 | 92.8–128.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 480 |
| 2010 | 108.5 | 90.3–126.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 569 |
| 2011 | 123.9 | 106.5–141.3 | worse (rough estimate) | 883 |
| 2012 | 116.2 | 92.5–140.0 | no different (rough estimate) | 447 |
| 2013 | 105.9 | 97.2–114.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,109 |
| 2014 | 99.4 | 91.1–107.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,296 |
| 2015 | 95.9 | 88.3–103.5 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,800 |
| 2016 | 103.6 | 89.0–118.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,138 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 17,424 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-gl/2009/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Mercedes-Benz GL 2006 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2007 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2010 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2013 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2014 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2015 · Mercedes-Benz GL 2016 · Mercedes-Benz GL in Norway · Mercedes-Benz GL in Finland · Mercedes-Benz GL in the Netherlands · Mercedes-Benz GL by postcode area · Mercedes-Benz GL body, chassis and structure failures · Mercedes-Benz GL brakes failures · Mercedes-Benz GL vehicle identification failures · Mercedes-Benz GL lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Mercedes-Benz GL noise, emissions and leaks failures · Mercedes-Benz GL road wheels failures · Mercedes-Benz GL seat belts and airbags failures · Mercedes-Benz GL steering failures · Mercedes-Benz GL suspension failures · Mercedes-Benz GL tyres failures · Mercedes-Benz GL visibility failures