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YH16 MLR

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 MLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,277 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 74,699 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 265/40x21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,629 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Outer sill covers/side steps obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% on roller brake test, new parts fitted (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on dash indicating fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers/side steps obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2021 53,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 53,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,208 miles

Nearside 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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YH16 MLR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,987cc 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 YH16 MLR registered?

YH16 MLR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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