2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · FP21 LUL
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 60,805 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FP21 LUL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 60,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FP21 LUL MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle (FP21 LUL) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FP21 LUL Mileage History
- 27/09/202443,359 mi
- 30/09/202552,798 mi+9,439 mi
- 26/09/202660,805 mi+8,007 mi
Average of roughly 8,742 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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