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VEL 1X

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,237 mi
Last recorded152,237 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 1X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 116,538 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 32,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,944 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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VEL 1X is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEL 1X registered?

VEL 1X is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VEL 1X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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