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Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 572 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

572

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (91%)

Years Covered

2

About the Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A

The Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A was MOT tested 572 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 326 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 38,865 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 33,533 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2925cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,131
Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)
vs Mercedes brand average+3% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202191%32633,533 mi
202089%24638,865 mi

Questions about the Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A

Is the Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 572 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mercedes GLS 400 AMG LN Prem+exe D 4M A has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 89%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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