2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 1.9L Diesel · K16 LBA
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 58,955 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 LBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 58,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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K16 LBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle (K16 LBA) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
K16 LBA Mileage History
- 07/08/202331,196 mi
- 31/10/202444,830 mi+13,634 mi
- 13/11/202445,380 mi+550 mi
- 13/11/202558,955 mi+13,575 mi
Average of roughly 12,229 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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