2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Cars with air suspension
Air suspension leaks and compressor failure
Air suspension can suffer expensive problems. A 'Please wait, car is rising' message at start-up can mean a leak, which can burn out the compressor.
At the viewing: Watch for suspension messages at start-up, and feel whether the ride changes between Comfort and Sport.
Source: What Car?: used Mercedes GLE (2015-2019) reliability
- All engines
Off-road damage
Scrapes or old mud underneath can mean off-road use and damaged parts.
At the viewing: Look underneath, or have it inspected.
Source: What Car?: used Mercedes GLE (2015-2019) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz GLE compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 156 | Tyres 19% |
| 2022 | 3,688 | Tyres 28% |
| 2021 | 9,432 | Tyres 29% |
| 2020 | 14,739 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 10,345 | Tyres 26% |
| 2017 | 13,547 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 16,176 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 3,790 | Tyres 26% |