2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 1.9L Diesel · L26 CMB
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 61,350 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L26 CMB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 61,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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L26 CMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle (L26 CMB) between April 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
L26 CMB Mileage History
- 26/04/202433,275 mi
- 07/11/202561,336 mi+28,061 mi
- 10/11/202561,350 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 18,214 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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