2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 1.9L Diesel · AA13 ARA

The Mercedes-Benz GLE presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 42,343 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination either passing or failing on an administrative basis rather than for mechanical fault. The single failure on 25 February 2026 at 42,342 miles carried no recorded defects, indicating a non-mechanical rejection processed and cleared within one day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,057 miles per year against a six-year-old vehicle, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 21,335 miles on 20 February 2023, 26,486 on 1 March 2024, 32,294 on 7 March 2025, and 42,343 on 26 February 2026. The jump of just under 10,000 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests is the largest single-year movement yet remains within normal bounds. No standing periods or abrupt gaps appear in the sequence. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories across five years suggests the previous keeper addressed wear before it reached test-threshold condition. The absence of corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or exhaust emission flags points to sheltered storage and prompt consumable replacement. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, coil springs, and caliper operation, as DVSA tests do not strip components. Given the low recorded faults, verify service history matches the mileage increments and confirm the 25 February 2026 failure cause with the issuing garage. Prioritise checking tyre sidewall dates and brake pad thickness, since these consumables fall outside MOT pass criteria until worn past legal limit.