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VL08 RAG

2018 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gle43,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL08 RAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,638 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 76,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 65,980 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror housing is damaged

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 65,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front mirror housing is damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,245 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror lower back cover missing

Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,568 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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VL08 RAG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Gle models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 43,345 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VL08 RAG registered?

VL08 RAG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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