2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE MOT pass rate: 89.0% (16,087 tests)
Is the 2016 GLE getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.5% +6.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 89.3% +8.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 88.2% +8.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 GLE
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1,456 | 51.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 364 | 12.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 318 | 11.2% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 135 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Visibility | 134 | 4.7% |
| 6 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 113 | 4.0% |
All GLE years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,782 | 89.7% | +11.0 pts | 74,962 |
| 2016 (this page) | 16,087 | 89.0% | +7.7 pts | 66,530 |
| 2017 | 13,466 | 88.1% | +4.1 pts | 58,900 |
| 2018 | 17,310 | 88.8% | +2.5 pts | 51,977 |
| 2019 | 10,264 | 89.7% | +1.3 pts | 41,844 |
| 2020 | 13,379 | 90.4% | +0.5 pts | 35,391 |
| 2021 | 6,841 | 89.3% | -1.1 pts | 34,842 |
| 2022 | 2,254 | 89.4% | -1.9 pts | 29,657 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 89.0% of their MOT tests (16,087 tests, 2023–2025), +7.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 66,530 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 GLE?
The median tested example shows 66,530 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.