2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · Y3 MRG
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 2021. Recorded mileage 46,341 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y3 MRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 46,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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Y3 MRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle (Y3 MRG) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
Y3 MRG Mileage History
- 19/10/202332,493 mi
- 19/10/202332,493 mi
- 17/10/202440,903 mi+8,410 mi
- 13/08/202541,171 mi+268 mi
- 24/07/202646,341 mi+5,170 mi
Average of roughly 5,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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