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2005 Mercedes-benz Gle

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 75,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,109 miles

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

Fail 5 Mar 2025 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,773 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,763 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 54,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,548 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 54,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on min manufacturers min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 33,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on min manufacturers min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 50,324 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 38,596 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,515 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ECV 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Gle in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The Mercedes-benz Gle typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ECV 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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