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MHL 49

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,104 mi
Last recorded44,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHL 49
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 44,104 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 44,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 43,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 43,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 42,584 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and o/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear brake unions very badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 42,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and o/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear brake unions very badly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,328 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 41,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,161 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 40,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,511 miles

Both front tyres worn edges ,close to wear bars.

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge ,some deep cuts in tread .

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2018 28,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,595 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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MHL 49 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHL 49, 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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MHL 49 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2014.

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