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Y21 MCA

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

169,995 mi
Last recorded169,995 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 169,995 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,378 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 113,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 160,717 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 113,361 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 113,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 151,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,194 miles

Front and rear number plates have glitter effect in letters, number plates still legible. (vehicle pre- Sept 2021)

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

Parking brake just met efficiency

Fail 3 Jul 2023 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front and rear number plates have glitter effect in letters, number plates still legible. (vehicle pre- Sept 2021)

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

Parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,841 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 128,836 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 96,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 55,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,286 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,600 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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Y21 MCA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 Y21 MCA, 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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Y21 MCA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 January 2014.

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