Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167 (2019-present) reliability
Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167 built around 2020: about average at the MOT
Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167 models built around 2020 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
11% of MOT tests on Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167 models built around 2020 ended in a fail (retests included), against 12% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167 models built around 2020 involves the tyres.
Based on 16,883 tests of GLE models registered 2019+.
About 1 in 8 diesel GLE cars registered in 2022 (12.6%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 1,846 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 40 GLE V167/C167 MOTs (2.8%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2020 (5 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 5,124 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 20 GLE V167/C167 MOTs (4.7%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2020 (5 years old).
Based on 5,124 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
V167/C167 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.
How the GLE V167/C167 compares
At each age below, see how the GLE V167/C167 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 124,145 tests across 22 Mercedes-Benz models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other SUVs to compare
Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the GLE V167/C167.
- 1
Lexus RX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 4.9%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.8%
- Dangerous
- 1.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 90.4%
Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 10.6% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167, both built around 2020.
1,790 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 2
Lexus UX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 7.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.6%
- Dangerous
- 2.3%
Lower fail rate: 7.1%, against 10.6% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167, both built around 2020.
4,133 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 3
Honda HR-V
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.6%
- Dangerous
- 2.8%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 97%
Lower fail rate: 8.0%, against 10.6% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167, both built around 2020.
4,166 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 4
Porsche Macan
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 6.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.3%
- Dangerous
- 2.1%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 91.6%
Lower fail rate: 6.5%, against 10.6% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167, both built around 2020.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
4,146 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
93 recalls in all36 of the 93 GLE V167/C167 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 36 recalls
Top concerns
- On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.
- Installation of A/C drain hoses
- Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE and GLS vehicles (167 platform) the air conditioning drain hoses mig
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
What has gone wrong on GLE V167/C167 cars built around 2020
The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 414 cars.
Fail rate by engine size, built around 2020 (5 years old)
Engine sizes across all diesel GLE tests (not specific to V167/C167).
How GLE V167/C167 cars have aged
How GLE V167/C167 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
How each part holds up as V167/C167 cars age
How each part holds up as V167/C167 cars age
The share of diesel cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.
| Part of the car | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2% | 3% | 5% | 6% |
| Brakes | 3% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Emissions | No figure | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Tyres | 16% | 18% | 25% | 27% |
| Lighting | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Drivetrain | No figure | No figure | 4% | 2% |
| Corrosion | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Based on diesel cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 249 to 414 cars at each age.
V167/C167 variants compared
GLE V167/C167 variants built around 2020
The fail rate for each GLE V167/C167 variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Diesel
- GLE10.7%4,338 tests
Hybrid electric
- GLE10.8%443 tests
Most common issues on Mercedes-Benz GLE models of this age
This list covers every Mercedes-Benz GLE built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the V167/C167 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 120.5%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 27.6%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 35.6%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
- 43.8%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 53.4%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Based on 5,124 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167/C167 (2019-present) fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 5,124 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.