2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 1.9L Diesel · K24 RAJ

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 May 2023 at 46,661 miles with zero defects recorded. This outcome is significant because it follows a failure just four days earlier on 19 May 2023 at 46,439 miles, where the tester flagged a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and rear brake pads wearing thin. The fact that both issues were rectified within a matter of days suggests the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than deferring repairs. The MOT record shows no recurrence of these faults in the subsequent test, indicating the corrective work was effective and the vehicle has been maintained to a reasonable standard since. The mileage accumulation pattern warrants closer scrutiny. Between the May 2022 test at 26,446 miles and the May 2023 test at 46,661 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 20,215 miles in a single year, a substantial jump compared to the prior annual average of roughly 6,666 miles per year. This sharp increase suggests either a change in ownership or a shift from light use to heavier commuting or long-distance driving. The MOT record contains only three entries across the vehicle's life, which is sparse for a seven-year-old car and leaves gaps in the service history that cannot be verified through testing alone. A buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. The May 2023 failure specifically cited rear brake pads wearing thin, which on a heavy SUV like the GLE often points to aggressive driving habits or sustained motorway use that generates considerable thermal load on the rear axle. The condition of the rear brake discs should be examined for scoring, lipping, and minimum thickness, and the rear calipers should be checked for any tendency to bind, a common issue on heavier premium SUVs that can accelerate pad wear. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault also merits attention; while it was cleared for the pass, a buyer should verify the system is fully operational and that no sensor faults are present, as TPMS issues can recur if a sensor battery has degraded or if a sensor was damaged during a tyre change. The advisory noted on the 2022 test, a slightly damaged or perishing nearside rear tyre, suggests the vehicle may have experienced minor sidewall damage or prolonged exposure to UV and weathering. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, and tread depth, particularly on the rear axle where the GLE's weight distribution and torque can accelerate wear. Suspension components, including rear trailing arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs, should be checked for play or corrosion, as the sudden increase in annual mileage may have accelerated wear on these components. The vehicle's underbody and subframe should also be inspected for corrosion, especially if the higher mileage use included winter driving on salted roads.