MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi
3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,017 miles.
3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
3,987
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Lamps & electrical20%
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Other17%
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Body & structure13%
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Brakes13%
Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi MOT tests:
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 93,478 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 81,853 |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 103,722 |
Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi MOT issues are:
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Ml 350 cdi in our data has covered around
93,017 miles.
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