MERCEDES-BENZ ML MOT pass rate
80.7% of 61,484 MERCEDES-BENZ ML MOT tests pass.
At 80.7%, The ML passes slightly less often than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ ML has a pass rate of 80.7%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 87.7% at 6–10 years to 74.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 87.7% | 10,230 | 80,318 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.8% | 29,156 | 103,588 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.7% | 22,096 | 129,176 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ ML fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.5% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 29.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 21.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 9.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 6.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.9% | Fixing missing |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML?
- 80.7% of MERCEDES-BENZ ML MOT tests pass, based on 61,484 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ ML?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ ML fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ ML's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.