MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Ml320
8 vehicles · 83 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mercedes-benz Ml320 vehicles and 83 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Ml320 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 156,655 miles.
8
Vehicles
83
MOT tests
8,413
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Ml320 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Ml320 MOT tests:
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Other30%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Brakes13%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz Ml320 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (2), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Ml320 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Ml320 MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x (2 times)
Mercedes-benz Ml320 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 36 | 75% | 123,750 |
| 2008 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 108,189 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 84,574 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 266,009 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 258,099 |
Mercedes-benz Ml320 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mercedes-benz Ml320 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Ml320 MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Ml320 in our data has covered around
156,655 miles.
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