2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT pass rate and common faults

3,169 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,169 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    117 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    104 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Suspension4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics4.4%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  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 pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%

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 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,169 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).