2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.1L Diesel · CU66 XRR

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its four most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 7 June 2025 at 79,105 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming the maintenance trend has remained consistently sound rather than worsening or merely resolving outstanding faults. Annual mileage has averaged close to 7,910 miles per year against a ten-year lifespan, a typical figure for this vehicle class. The DVSA entries show steady accumulation: 61,987 miles in May 2022, 67,313 in May 2023, 73,249 in May 2024, and 79,105 in June 2025. No gap exceeds thirteen months and the yearly increments sit between 5,362 and 5,856 miles. The record is sparse in faults but clean, indicating the previous keeper tracked test deadlines and addressed issues before they reached the testing bay. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear, as these components degrade with age even without MOT flags. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories is reassuring, yet standing moisture exposure on a 2016 chassis can hide early underbody scaling not caught in a lift-free test lane. Given the unbroken pass history, focus the viewing on live drivetrain behaviour and tyre sidewall condition. Verify service stamps match the low defect count. The record implies disciplined ownership, but paper-clean MOTs never replace a physical appraisal of consumables and structural integrity.