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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 201 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
A 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class typically advertises at €68,000 and a 2017 one at €23,900, so it loses roughly 16% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. At the NCT, the 2016–2017 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 hybrid is the most common engine (75% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €99,950 | 2k km | 5 |
| 2025 | €90,900 | 21k km | 13 |
| 2024 | €79,950 | 52k km | 26 |
| 2023 | €68,000 | 77k km | 20 |
| 2022 | €57,000 | 99k km | 61 |
| 2021 | €54,950 | 106k km | 27 |
| 2020 | €44,950 | 136k km | 25 |
| 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, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 73% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 73% | 74% | |
| 2017 | 76% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 65% | 55% |
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 | ~€200 | 101 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€200 | 17 |
| 2.1 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€280 | 9 |
| 3.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€600 | 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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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