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J888 WAL

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,498 mi
Last recorded79,498 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 79,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 74,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 71,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,770 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,090 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COIVERS FITTED.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,087 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J888 WAL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J888 WAL, 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 J888 WAL registered?

J888 WAL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is J888 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 WAL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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