2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · EO70 YSC

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 September 2025 at 63,088 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a period of active rectification. In September 2024, the vehicle failed its MOT on the same day it was retested, with the tester flagging slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, play in the offside steering rack inner joint, and a deep cut in the nearside front outer tyre exposing the ply or cords. The very next day, after repairs were evidently carried out, the car passed with only the two steering and suspension items carried forward as advisories. By the following September, even those had been resolved. This trajectory suggests the previous owner addressed the identified faults promptly rather than deferring them. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between 4 September 2023 at 43,222 miles and 3 September 2024 at 53,701 miles, the GLE covered 10,479 miles in twelve months. The following year, from 3 September 2024 to 22 September 2025, it added just 9,387 miles, a slight reduction but still within the typical annual range of 10,000 to 12,000 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The annual intervals between tests are regular, indicating the vehicle has been in consistent use and maintained on a predictable cycle. A buyer inspecting this GLE in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components that previously drew attention. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and the offside steering rack inner joint both exhibited play in 2024, and while the 2025 clean pass indicates these were repaired or replaced, it is worth verifying the condition of the replacement parts. Check for uneven tyre wear on the nearside front, which could point to residual alignment issues following the suspension work. The deep tyre cut that caused the 2024 failure also warrants a close inspection of all four tyres for sidewall damage, particularly if the vehicle has been used on rough or poorly maintained roads since. Beyond the flagged items, the GLE's age and mileage place it at a point where consumable and structural components deserve scrutiny. Inspect the brake discs and pads for wear, examine the exhaust system for corrosion, and look beneath the vehicle for any signs of rust on subframes or suspension mounting points. The clean 2025 result is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection covering these areas will confirm whether the upward maintenance trend has continued.