Mercedes Benz Ml 320 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz Ml 320. Check any Ml 320 by registration number below.

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92.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.8%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Ml 320 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Ml 320 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.0%, which is 1.8 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ml 320 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Ml 320 is around 120,777 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Ml 320, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz Ml 320, 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 320 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 109 vehicles

98.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2008

Based on 190 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2007

Based on 221 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

Mileage at 10yr

211k mi

2006

Based on 215 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2005

Based on 81 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2001

Based on 61 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2000

Based on 76 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1999

Based on 180 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

1998

Based on 174 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

161k mi

1997

Based on 56 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz Ml 320

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Ml 320.

At 3 Years

72,062

miles

At 5 Years

120,777

miles

At 10 Years

207,290

miles

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Ml 320

Mercedes Benz Ml 320 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz Ml 320 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Ml 320?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Ml 320 is 92.0% 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 320?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz Ml 320 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.0%, the Mercedes Benz Ml 320 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz Ml 320?

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 320?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Ml 320: 131,546 miles at 5 years, 174,840 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ml 320 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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