2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT pass rate and common faults

3,862 MOT tests in 2024. 79.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time79.2%
Failed or needed repairs20.8%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,862 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    119 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    112 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    50 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.1%
  2. Tyres6.9%
  3. Suspension5.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  5. Brakes3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%

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 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML?

In 2024, 79.2% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,862 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).