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SM14 HFB

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 126,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 113,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 103,583 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip and uneven face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pads very low and due to lip on disc the pad back plate is close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

pad low warning on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,754 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,130 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2018 29,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,579 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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SM14 HFB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 SM14 HFB, 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 SM14 HFB registered?

SM14 HFB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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