Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,437 vehicles, the 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (43.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (38.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Ml (2014)

4,437 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2014 Mercedes Benz Ml

CarHunch analysed 4,437 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML passes its MOT first time at 87.6%, which is well above the UK average of 80% — a genuinely strong result. However, nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant buyer concern and worth investigating on any used example you're considering.

At around 64,000 miles on average, these cars have relatively modest mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating 7.7 advisories per test on average, suggesting wear-related issues are emerging across brakes, suspension, and other components. Expect to spend time and money on maintenance, but check the full MOT history for any vehicle before purchase — if it's been flagged for dangerous defects previously, budget for professional inspection of the brakes and steering.

The 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml has a decent first-time pass rate (87.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.29

Over 9.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

62k

Middle half: 48k–77k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 7.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 4,437 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 4,437 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 43.8%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 28.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · …

Suspension & steering 9.6%

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml

Based on MOT data from 4,437 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (96%)	4,255	87.6%	1.3
Petrol (4%)	182	88.5%	1.02

Colour Breakdown

Based on 79,894 Mercedes Benz Ml vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 39.6%

31,654

Black 33.7%

26,910

Blue 12.5%

9,999

White 4.4%

3,520

Grey 3.5%

2,830

Green 3.5%

2,760

Red 1.5%

1,214

Beige 0.3%

278

Bronze 0.3%

269

Gold 0.3%

230

Brown 0.2%

187

Maroon 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

61,820

typical

48,278

low mileage

76,899

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Mercedes Benz Ml vehicles fall between 48,278 and 76,899 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 48,278 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 48,278–76,899 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Mercedes Benz Mls sit.

⚠ Over 103,813 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Mercedes Benz Ml — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Mercedes Benz Mls are still being driven.

Strong survival — 3,645 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.29

Avg failures per vehicle

7.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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