Is the Mercedes-Benz Gle ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 26,530 MOT tests, around 96% of Mercedes-Benz Gles still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 88% diesel, 7% petrol. Every diesel Gle in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every petrol Gle in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 26,530
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Gle ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Gles of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Hybrid (diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant260 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely compliant47 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4,229 tested | Likely compliant34 tested | Likely compliant422 tested | Likely compliant408 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,960 tested | Likely compliant419 tested | Likely compliant202 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,495 tested | Likely compliant515 tested | Likely compliant69 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant4,007 tested | Likely compliant514 tested | Likely compliant95 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,120 tested | Likely compliant305 tested | Likely compliant108 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,173 tested | Likely compliant108 tested | Likely compliant16 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Gle
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (88% of Gles tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (7% of Gles tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (3% of Gles tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (diesel) (2% of Gles tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Gles from 2015 sit on the boundary (4% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mercedes-Benz can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Gles fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Gle MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Gle for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Gles in this data were first registered between 2015 and 2021. 2018 was the most common year, with 6,079 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every Gle in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 92% of the time at 27,587 miles on average, and the oldest (2015) passed 88% at 69,208 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Gles likely to comply are from 2016. 5,120 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 88% of the time and averaged 61,058 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Gle's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.6% of tests), "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.9%) and "has ply or cords exposed" (1.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.7% of tests.
Overall, 88% of Gles passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 46,794 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mercedes-Benz models
About this data
Based on 26,530 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Gle carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 26,530 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Gle and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Gle ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of Gles on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Gle years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Gles first registered from 2015 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Gle ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Gle is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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