2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT pass rate and common faults

390 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.1%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.1%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.7%
  2. Brakes28.7%
  3. Suspension22.3%
  4. Steering10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Body & chassis9.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML cars passed their MOT first time, across 390 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).