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R55 ALX

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 ALX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 131,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 123,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 123,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,169 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 94,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,289 miles

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

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))

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

front to centre section exhaust clamp corroded and cracked slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,846 miles

front to centre section exhaust clamp corroded and cracked slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,007 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,589 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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R55 ALX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 R55 ALX, 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 R55 ALX registered?

R55 ALX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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The MOT history for R55 ALX 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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