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L5 SKU

2017 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle46,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 88,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 73,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 65,700 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

transfer case leaking oil

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,088 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020

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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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L5 SKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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L5 SKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 6 May 2017.

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