2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · KV70 NLK
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 80,137 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,137 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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KV70 NLK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 80,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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KV70 NLK MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle (KV70 NLK) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
KV70 NLK Mileage History
- 01/09/202342,347 mi
- 31/08/202454,788 mi+12,441 mi
- 01/09/202571,992 mi+17,204 mi
- 22/08/202680,137 mi+8,145 mi
Average of roughly 12,708 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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