2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · OW05 SJW
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 41,404 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW05 SJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 41,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OW05 SJW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle (OW05 SJW) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OW05 SJW Mileage History
- 06/03/202320,925 mi
- 06/03/202320,925 mi
- 09/01/202426,946 mi+6,021 mi
- 21/08/202430,534 mi+3,588 mi
- 22/08/202541,404 mi+10,870 mi
Average of roughly 8,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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