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R55 KPE

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,333 mi
Last recorded86,333 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 KPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,333 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 86,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 65,338 miles

Central Rear slight leak from the rear of the transfer box

Pass 10 May 2022 56,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,653 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 44,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,413 miles

All tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Jul 2019 35,411 miles

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

All tyres close to limit

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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R55 KPE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 50,600 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 10 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 R55 KPE registered?

R55 KPE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is R55 KPE safe to buy?

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