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L23 BJM

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 105,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 105,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,323 miles

front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

n/s outer cv boot slight weep of grease

o/s rear fo lamp has only 50% of the LED bulbs working, ok at time of test

o/s rear lower inner side light not working

rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres worn slightly on both edges

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,893 miles

Near side front outer cv boot perishing and leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2021 67,985 miles

Off side rear fog light has one led out and slight interference noted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,001 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 52,001 miles

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

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

front tyres abnormally worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,622 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre abnormally worn and cut on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,778 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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L23 BJM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L23 BJM, 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 L23 BJM registered?

L23 BJM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 February 2014.

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