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VN66 UCL

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 UCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 88,572 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative collision prevention warning light on (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 79,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 74,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,283 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,532 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 41,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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VN66 UCL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,996cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN66 UCL registered?

VN66 UCL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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