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SL16 BHY

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,998 mi
Last recorded56,998 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,998 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted / scored

n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

Fail 11 Nov 2025 56,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted / scored

n/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/f upper suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

rear windscreen wiper blade torn

service light staying on

Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,044 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 39,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,062 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 35,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 28,716 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 28,716 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS warning lamp staying on

both front brake discs corroded and scored / worn

both rear brake discs corroded and scored / worn

brake pad warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Nov 2020 23,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3ml (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 18,940 miles

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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SL16 BHY 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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What year was SL16 BHY registered?

SL16 BHY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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The MOT history for SL16 BHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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