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BU55 VNL

2017 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle46,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 104,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 93,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,234 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 44,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 33,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2mm worn on outer edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn on outer edge and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gle?

Based on 182,344 MOT tests across 35,681 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
7,950
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,681
On UK Roads
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BU55 VNL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 46,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Gle typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU55 VNL registered?

BU55 VNL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 16 January 2017.

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