2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 2.9L Diesel · YJ21 BMM
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE (2.9L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2021. Recorded mileage 71,297 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ21 BMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 71,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ21 BMM 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 (YJ21 BMM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YJ21 BMM Mileage History
- 25/04/202439,250 mi
- 03/04/202554,594 mi+15,344 mi
- 16/04/202671,298 mi+16,704 mi
- 16/04/202671,298 mi
- 21/04/202671,297 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 16,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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