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S3 RFE

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,561 mi
Last recorded89,561 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 RFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 42,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2019 30,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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S3 RFE is a 2016 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 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 S3 RFE registered?

S3 RFE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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