2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · B8 GGG
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 41,819 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B8 GGG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 41,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B8 GGG MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle (B8 GGG) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B8 GGG Mileage History
- 09/02/202435,851 mi
- 29/04/202435,852 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/202436,071 mi+219 mi
- 27/10/202541,819 mi+5,748 mi
Average of roughly 3,483 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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