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L5 MLJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,824 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 76,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,969 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,181 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 32,180 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 23,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 23,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad wear lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L5 MLJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L5 MLJ, 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 L5 MLJ registered?

L5 MLJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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