2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · EF22 AEV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative mechanical care. While the most recent test in July 2026 at 53,544 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a nail in the nearside rear tyre, the failure in June 2025 revealed underlying mechanical neglect. The resolution of the steering linkage issue and the wiper failure between tests suggests that critical components are only addressed once they reached a point of failure. The GLE has covered approximately 13,386 miles per year, which sits above the national average for a four-year-old luxury SUV. The rapid accumulation of the 16,292 miles recorded between the June 2025 and July 2026 tests confirms consistent and potentially heavy-duty use. This high rate of mileage puts significant stress on the suspension and steering assemblies, as evidenced by the distortion of both front road wheels recorded at 37,252 miles. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front steering geometry. The offside inner steering linkage ball joint was flagged for play in 2025, and the buyer should verify that the replacement eliminated the wear. The distortion of both front wheels also suggests a history of significant impacts or severe pothing, which can compromise the wheel bearings and control arms. Inspect the tyres for uneven wear patterns to ensure the high mileage and impact history have not caused persistent alignment issues.