2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE2.1L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 at 111,257 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears currently improved following a period of reactive repairs observed in early 2025. While the history shows instances of neglecting specific components, the subsequent clean-sheet tests indicate that the previous owner addressed identified safety-critical faults to maintain the vehicle's legal standard. At 111,257 miles over ten years, the GLE averages approximately 11,100 miles per annum, which aligns with typical annual usage for a premium large SUV. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 9,400-mile interval between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 9,000 miles covered between February 2025 and January 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, which helps preserve rubber seals and mechanical components. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking system given recurring failures in these areas. The vehicle failed in February 2025 due to fractured rear coil springs and critically thin brake pads, following a similar brake failure in 2022. These faults suggest a pattern of replacing components only when they reach failure point rather than through preventative maintenance. An inspection should verify that there is no premature wear on the shock absorbers or signs that the coil springs are not seated correctly after the previous replacements. The record also highlights a history of uneven tyre wear in 2020 and 2024, specifically where front tyres showed inner and outer edge wear. This indicates potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushings that were not fully rectified. While the current MOT is clean, a physical check of the tyre tread profiles across all axles is necessary to ensure that these geometric issues have not returned since the last mileage test.