2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 1.9L Diesel · Y5 WBS
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 33,221 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y5 WBS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2021
- 33,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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Y5 WBS MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle (Y5 WBS) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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- 48V Electrical System FailureSerious
The 48V mild-hybrid system (EQ Boost) can fail, disabling the start-stop system and preventing the car from starting if the 12V system drains.
- AIRMATIC Air Suspension Bellow Micro-Punctures & Compressor FatigueSerious
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- OM654 Diesel Rocker Arm Needle Bearing Premature WearSerious
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