2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT pass rate and common faults

4,213 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    120 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    95 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.6%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Suspension4.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  5. Brakes3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,213 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).