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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 2,996 cc

L40 ARUMOT history

L40 ARU is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Mercedes-Benz GLE first used on 29 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 102,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L40 ARU grey Mercedes-Benz Gle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,496 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLE
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ARU was last recorded at 102,496 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 10,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,775 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,721 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,496 miles
  • 2024 – 91,775 miles
  • 2023 – 87,304 miles
  • 2022 – 81,480 miles
  • 2021 – 74,384 miles
  • 2020 – 65,184 miles
  • 2019 – 55,901 miles
  • 2018 – 44,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,496 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,496 miles (+10,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    611414379938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,775 miles (+4,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    268276921717
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  3. Pass87,304 miles (+5,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    503430184305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,480 miles (+7,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    829929110508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,384 miles (+9,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,384 miles
    Test number
    840827008083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,184 miles (+9,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    229060134946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass55,901 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    791045975777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,838 miles (+11,624)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,838 miles
    Test number
    705498355691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    777243476762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ARU

Does L40 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ARU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ARU?
The MOT on L40 ARU is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ARU done?
L40 ARU was recorded at 102,496 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has L40 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ARU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 ARU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 ARU find?
L40 ARU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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