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RS12 MSS

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,532 mi
Last recorded95,532 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS12 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 95,532 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 95,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 79,554 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Fail 17 May 2024 79,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid provides no washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 42,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 42,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (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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RS12 MSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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RS12 MSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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