2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.1L Diesel · LT67 SVE

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE presents a stable but high-wear maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 26 August 2025 at 140,899 miles with only minor tyre advisories. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving. A clean pass in September 2023 and a clean pass in September 2024 contrast with a notable failure on 1 September 2023 at 105,519 miles, where multiple tyres fell below the 1.6mm legal minimum and all four brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored. The vehicle passed a retest the following day, suggesting the discs and tyres were addressed promptly. However, the recurrence of front tyre edge wear advisories in both September 2024 at 123,091 miles and August 2025 at 140,899 miles points to an unresolved alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simple neglect. Mileage accumulation is high at roughly 15,655 miles per year, consistent with sustained long-distance or motorway use. The jump from 123,091 miles in September 2024 to 140,899 miles by August 2025 represents 17,808 miles in under eleven months, an acceleration that places additional stress on drivetrain mounts, suspension bushes, and braking components. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is approximately eleven months, which is reasonable, but the rapid mileage gain during that period warrants closer scrutiny of consumable condition. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry carefully, specifically the track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and anti-roll bar links, as persistent front tyre edge wear typically indicates toe misalignment or worn bushings allowing dynamic camber shift. The September 2023 failure flagged all four brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, so a physical inspection of disc thickness, lip condition, and pad remaining life is essential, particularly at the rear where binding calipers are a known concern on this platform. The nearside rear tyre puncture repair from September 2022 should also be verified internally to confirm a proper mushroom plug or patch-plug method was used rather than a temporary puncture sealant. Given the accumulated mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe unions is advisable, as high-mileage GLE models can develop surface corrosion that affects structural integrity over time.