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Mercedes-Benz GT MOT pass rate and common problems

94.0% of Mercedes-Benz GTs passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,349 first tests): 93.3% at the first attempt and 0.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 67% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 33.4 (95% CI 27.4–40.7; 100 = normal).

Mercedes-Benz GT at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate94.0%incl. 0.7% fixed at the test centre20241349
Passed at the first attempt93.3%all first tests20241349
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 27.4–40.7)33.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 40 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241349
Biggest excess: Identification of the vehicle1.3per 1000.3 same-age2019–20246464
Dangerous defects4.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20246464
Advisory items32.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20246464
strip · Mercedes-Benz GT · MOT Risk Index · 33.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mercedes-Benz GT. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 40 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 30 and 69 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mercedes-Benz GT index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank40of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241349
Best rank within its 95% interval30rankother models held where they are20241349
Worst rank within its 95% interval69rankother models held where they are20241349

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 22.7 to 33.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mercedes-Benz GT MOT, and how often?

Mercedes-Benz GT MOTs fail most often on tyres: 5.8 per 100 tests, against 7.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 6,464).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Tyres · 5.8 vs 7.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres5.8per 1007.12019–2024372
Visibility2.3per 1005.42019–2024148
Identification of the vehicle1.3per 1000.32019–202486
Noise, emissions and leaks1.1per 1001.02019–202468
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.8per 1004.72019–202453

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,464 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mercedes-Benz GT compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Mercedes-Benz GT is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.2 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 1,191).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz GT · Tyres, age 3 · 3.4 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.4 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.2 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.2 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.3 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 0.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.4per 1004.22019–20241191
Brakes, age 30.2per 1001.82019–20241191
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–20241191
Tyres, age 43.8per 1004.52019–20241342
Brakes, age 40.2per 1002.42019–20241342
Suspension, age 40.1per 1001.22019–20241342
Tyres, age 54.3per 1005.12019–20241295
Brakes, age 50.1per 1003.12019–20241295
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.1per 1002.22019–20241295
Tyres, age 63.6per 1005.52019–20241081
Brakes, age 60.2per 1003.82019–20241081
Suspension, age 60.3per 1003.72019–20241081

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz GT's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mercedes-Benz GT advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 8.0% of the time.

funnel · Mercedes-Benz GT · Tyres · 8.0 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres8.0% next failmedian model2019–2024654

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mercedes-Benz GT got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mercedes-Benz GT MOTs flag tyres most: 26.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 6,464).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Tyres · 26.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres26.4per 10039.72019–20241706
Brakes2.9per 10034.72019–2024185
Non-component advisories1.6per 1007.82019–2024105

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,464 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mercedes-Benz GT?

For Mercedes-Benz GTs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 3.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,660).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024570
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–2024570
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024570
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 64 cars)9.4% next fail2019–202464
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20242660
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20242660
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20242660
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242660
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242660
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242660
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 388 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024388
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 388 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024388
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 242 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024242
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 242 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024242
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 242 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024242
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024841
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024841
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024841
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024841
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 150 cars)8% next fail2019–2024150
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 87 cars)8.1% next fail2019–202487

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mercedes-Benz GT get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mercedes-Benz GT gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 4.9 major and 2.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz GT · Dangerous defects · 4.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 4.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects4.9per 10011.22019–20246464

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,464 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz GT still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mercedes-Benz GT go from 8.2% at age 4 (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 3.5–17.8%) to 8.4% at age 9 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 5.5–12.8%), against 26.5% for all cars aged 9 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 5.5–12.8%) (2024, n = 1,349).

line · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age 4 (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 3.5–17.8%) · 8.2 vs 13.1 · 2024
Age 4 (rough estim: 8.2. Age 9 (rough estim: 8.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 3.5–17.8%)8.2% failed first time13.1202461
Age 5 (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 6.4–14.9%)9.8% failed first time15.12024193
Age 6 (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 3.5–8.8%)5.6% failed first time17.52024303
Age 7 (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 3.0–8.4%)5.0% failed first time20.22024258
Age 8 (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 4.0–9.7%)6.3% failed first time23.32024288
Age 9 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 5.5–12.8%)8.4% failed first time26.52024226

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mercedes-Benz GT compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mercedes-Benz GTs fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail less often: 8.4% against 23.1% (2024, n = 226).

line · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age 3 · 7.0 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 7.0. Age 9: 8.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 37.0% fail10.820241191
Age 47.2% fail12.320241342
Age 57.8% fail14.220241295
Age 66.9% fail16.120241081
Age 76.3% fail18.32024792
Age 87.7% fail20.52024508
Age 98.4% fail23.12024226

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mercedes-Benz GT MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mercedes-Benz GT MOT: about £9 (up to about £16 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,349).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Expected repair bill · 8.5 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill8.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1349
Estimated range lower8.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1349
Estimated range upper16.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1349
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue1349
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer2.2GBP expected contribution200price catalogue1349
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)1.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz GT more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Mercedes-Benz GT and 4 as often or more. The Mercedes-Benz GT has an MOT Risk Index of 33.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,349).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Mercedes-Benz GT (this model) · 33.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz GT (this model)33.4index100 = normal20241349
Nissan Skyline36.3index33.420242071
McLaren 57037.3index33.42024823
Toyota Supra39.5index33.420242091
Ferrari 48824.5index33.420241645
Aston Martin DB1128.3index33.420242476
Audi R830.8index33.420243866
Toyota Vellfire40.9index33.420242402
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aston Martin DBS20.6index33.420241506

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz GT normally do?

Mercedes-Benz GT: Age 4 median (rough estimate) is 13983 miles (2024).

line · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age 4 median (rough estimate) · 13983 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4 median (roug: 13983. Age 9 P75 (rough e: 37716. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 median (rough estimate)13983miles202461
Age 5 median (rough estimate)17126miles2024193
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)9912miles2024193
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)22900miles2024193
Age 6 median (rough estimate)15523miles2024303
Age 6 P25 (rough estimate)8817miles2024303
Age 6 P75 (rough estimate)23626miles2024303
Age 7 median (rough estimate)19871miles2024258
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)12420miles2024258
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)27088miles2024258
Age 8 median (rough estimate)27561miles2024288
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)20006miles2024288
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)36140miles2024288
Age 9 median (rough estimate)26510miles2024226
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)18128miles2024226
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)37716miles2024226

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mercedes-Benz GT MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 5.1% of Mercedes-Benz GTs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 13.8% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 1,064). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 5.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles5.1% failed first time2024934
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 8.9–20.8%)13.8% failed first time2024130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz GT last?

0.0% of Mercedes-Benz GTs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1).

line · Mercedes-Benz GT · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%) · 0.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20241
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz GT driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mercedes-Benz GT index is 60.5, against 40.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,349).

slope · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age and mileage adjusted index · 60.5 vs 40.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 40.1 vs 60.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index60.5index40.12019–20241349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz GT fuel fails its MOT less?

All Mercedes-Benz GTs tested were petrol: 6.8% failed first time (2024, n = 1,349).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Petrol · 6.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol6.8% fail first timeother fuels20241349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mercedes-Benz GT fail its MOT most?

Mercedes-Benz GT fails first-time MOTs most in Hemel Hempstead (HP): 11.1% against 7.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 181).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 7.2–17.0%) · 11.2 vs 6.8 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 7.2–17.0%)11.2% fail first time6.82024161
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 7.3–16.5%)11.1% fail first time6.82024181
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 6.9–16.4%)10.8% fail first time6.82024167
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 1.0–8.5%)3% fail first time6.82024100
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 2.0–9.0%)4.3% fail first time6.82024140
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 1.9–9.9%)4.4% fail first time6.82024113
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 6.2–17.1%)10.5% fail first time6.82024124
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 5.7–17.0%)10% fail first time6.82024110
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 3.7–13.7%)7.3% fail first time6.82024110
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 3.6–13.2%)7.0% fail first time6.82024114
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 3.9–11.9%)6.9% fail first time6.82024160
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 3.5–11.5%)6.5% fail first time6.82024155
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 3.4–11.0%)6.2% fail first time6.82024162
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.8–12.4%)5.9% fail first time6.82024101
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 3.0–11.3%)5.9% fail first time6.82024135
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 3.3–9.8%)5.8% fail first time6.82024208
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 2.7–10.1%)5.3% fail first time6.82024151
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 2.3–10.5%)5% fail first time6.82024120

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mercedes-Benz GT ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.9% of Mercedes-Benz GTs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mercedes-Benz GT · Likely compliant · 99.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.9% estimate20241349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mercedes-Benz GT?

Of Mercedes-Benz GTs with at least three MOTs, 80.2% had three in a row without an advisory, and 4.7% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 1,270).

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Clean MOT streak · 80.2 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak80.2%observed chains2019–20241270
Repeat advisory4.7%observed chains2019–20241270
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mercedes-Benz GT?

Mercedes-Benz GTs aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 6.7% of tests, against 11.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,058).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz GT · Low-use first-time failure · 6.7 vs 11.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 6.7 vs 11.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure6.7%11.82019–20241058
Low-use gap-5.0percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241058

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mercedes-Benz GT likely to last?

Mercedes-Benz GTs aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.4 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 8, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 8) · 2.4 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 8)2.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 8)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz GTs are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Mercedes-Benz GTs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 41 were tested at age 8 (2024, n = 508).

line · Mercedes-Benz GT · Age 3 · 96.1 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 96.1. Age 9: 18.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 396.1% of age 4–6 baseline20241191
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241342
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241295
Age 687.2% of age 4–6 baseline20241081
Age 763.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024792
Age 841% of age 4–6 baseline2024508
Age 918.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024226

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mercedes-Benz GT fails, does it fail again?

16.3% of Mercedes-Benz GTs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 6.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 104).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz GT · Repeat after fail · 16.3 vs 6.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 16.3 vs 6.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail16.3%6.62019–2024104

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz GT faults come together?

On Mercedes-Benz GTs, tyres and visibility failures were recorded together in 16 tests, too few to say whether that is more often than chance (2024).

Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mercedes-Benz GT had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 45 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mercedes-Benz GT; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched45campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1349

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mercedes-Benz GT cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mercedes-Benz GTs tested at age 5, about 10 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 9, about 8 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 6.4–14.9%)9.8% fail first time2024193
Age 6 (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 3.5–8.8%)5.6% fail first time2024303
Age 7 (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 3.0–8.4%)5.0% fail first time2024258
Age 8 (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 4.0–9.7%)6.3% fail first time2024288
Age 9 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 5.5–12.8%)8.4% fail first time2024226

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Mercedes-Benz GT MOT matter?

Mercedes-Benz GTs fail first time most in November (9.9%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in August (5.0%) (2024, n = 1,349).

line · Mercedes-Benz GT · January · 9.2 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 9.2. December: 6.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January9.2% fail first time31.12024512
February5.3% fail first time30.02024452
March7.5% fail first time28.32024717
April7.5% fail first time29.82024574
May6.8% fail first time28.82024497
June6.6% fail first time28.12024529
July5.6% fail first time29.32024499
August5.0% fail first time29.22024523
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September8.6% fail first time28.22024651
October7.2% fail first time30.32024623
November9.9% fail first time30.62024505
December6.3% fail first time29.32024382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Mercedes-Benz GT? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,349 initial Mercedes-Benz GT tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Mercedes-Benz GT fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 1,349 initial Mercedes-Benz GT tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,349 initial Mercedes-Benz GT tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,349 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz GT MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-gt/

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Mercedes-Benz GT MOT: quick answers

What is the Mercedes-Benz GT first-time MOT pass rate?

93.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,349 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,349 primary tests: 6.75% failed first time and 94.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 33.4 is shown separately.