Mercedes Benz ML MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz ML. Check any ML by registration number below.

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74.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.5%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes Benz ML — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz ML has an average MOT pass rate of 74.7%, which is 15.5 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your ML on the road.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz ML fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your ML for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz ML, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz ML performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 9,272 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

13.7%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2014

Based on 11,301 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2013

Based on 12,573 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2012

Based on 6,834 vehicles

83.8%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2011

Based on 7,832 vehicles

77.1%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

25.1%

2010

Based on 7,815 vehicles

77.0%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2009

Based on 6,100 vehicles

76.1%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

25.4%

2008

Based on 6,893 vehicles

76.3%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

22.9%

2007

Based on 6,583 vehicles

75.9%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2006

Based on 5,456 vehicles

76.1%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

20.3%

2005

Based on 2,867 vehicles

69.0%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2004

Based on 3,736 vehicles

66.4%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

27.5%

2003

Based on 2,743 vehicles

66.3%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2002

Based on 2,602 vehicles

71.2%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

19.5%

2001

Based on 1,444 vehicles

71.7%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

20.9%

2000

Based on 1,186 vehicles

67.2%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

26.5%

1999

Based on 737 vehicles

68.2%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

24.3%

1998

Based on 78 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

38.1%

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz ML

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz ML fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.9%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.9%

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

2.6%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.4%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.4%

Mercedes Benz ML Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.0%

Rear Offside

1.8%

Front Nearside

1.8%

Other Mercedes Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes Benz models.

Mercedes Benz E 300

94.2% pass rate

Mercedes Benz E

83.5% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Amg Gla 45 S 4matic+ Auto

92.7% pass rate

Mercedes Benz V

85.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Vito 112

87.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Sl 500

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz ML

Mercedes Benz ML — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz ML MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz ML?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz ML is 74.7% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz ML?

The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz ML are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (2.9%), Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (2.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mercedes Benz ML reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 74.7%, the Mercedes Benz ML is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz ML?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz ML?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz ML: 137,830 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used ML to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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