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VU16 VLZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 67,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 67,324 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 44,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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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VU16 VLZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Red with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU16 VLZ registered?

VU16 VLZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VU16 VLZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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