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V18 BBP

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 BBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 96,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5MM LEFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 2.8MM LEFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM LEFT ON TREAD 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5MM LEFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 2.8MM LEFT ON TREAD REPLACE ASAP 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM LEFT ON TREAD 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,663 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel stiff

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2021 58,136 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2021 58,136 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,812 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2020 49,806 miles

Emissions not tested oil over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,623 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,187 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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V18 BBP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V18 BBP, 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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V18 BBP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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