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Mercedes-Benz GLE Class buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mercedes-Benz GLE Class costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 156 for sale right now.
Used Mercedes-Benz GLE Class prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €89,950 | 21k km | 11 |
| 2024 | €79,950 | 54k km | 18 |
| 2023 | €67,850 | 77k km | 16 |
| 2022 | €56,900 | 99k km | 46 |
| 2021 | €50,950 | 106k km | 19 |
| 2020 | €42,950 | 136k km | 19 |
| 2017 | €23,900 | 219k km | 6 |
| 2016 | €22,950 | 203k km | 10 |
Mercedes-Benz GLE Class NCT pass rate
How often Mercedes-Benz GLE Classes pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 78% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 73% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 73% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 73% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 76% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 65% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 65% | 53% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class fails: wheel alignment (6.7% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (6.6% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (6.3% of tests), headlight aim (4.7% of tests).
Common Mercedes-Benz GLE Class problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 101 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€270 | 17 |
| 2.1 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€570 | 9 |
| 3.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€750 | 7 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
2.1 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
3.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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