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J1 GSS

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,503 mi
Last recorded66,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 66,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,071 miles

Nearside Rear Small cut in sidewall of tyre, no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 16 Jan 2019 41,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Rotation of tyre is incorrect, Small cut in sidewall, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,924 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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J1 GSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 61,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 GSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J1 GSS registered?

J1 GSS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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