2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3.0L Diesel · GC65 LRJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a shift toward a reactive maintenance pattern. While it passed the February 2026 test at 86,000 miles, the vehicle had failed just four miles prior due to critical safety defects. The tester flagged heavily worn front brake pads on both sides and exposed cords on the inner front tyres. This sequence suggests that the previous owner only addressed essential repairs once they reached a legal failure point rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of nearly 15,000 miles between the January 2025 test at 71,127 miles and the February 2026 test at 86,000 miles. This period of higher usage explains the rapid wear observed on the braking system and tyres in the latest inspection. The clean records from early 2024 and early 2025 show the vehicle was in a good mechanical state during those lower-mileage intervals. A buyer must physically inspect the rear differential for the oil leak noted in February 2026. While the tester categorised this as not excessive, persistent leaks on Mercedes-Benz differentials can lead to internal component failure if ignored. Given the previous failure for a missing wheel fixing in 2025, a thorough check of all artwork bolts ensuring they are torqued to specification is necessary. The front braking system also requires a close look, as the recent failure indicates the pads were at the end of their functional life.