Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A?

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 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A?

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 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A?

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.

Is the 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 34.5%, indicating below-average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A?

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 Ml 320 CDI Sport A (2007)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 34.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2007 Mercedes ML 320 CDI Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 34.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means most examples fail their test and require repairs before passing. The good news is that no dangerous defects have been recorded across this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical issues.

At nearly 140,000 miles median mileage for a 17-year-old vehicle, these cars have been driven hard, and the average of 0.82 failures per test reflects the cumulative wear of an ageing luxury diesel SUV. Before buying one, budget for immediate remedial work—budget builders should budget for remedial work after inspection rather than expecting a clean bill of health at purchase.

We have limited data for the 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

34.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

140k

Middle half: 119k–163k

For context

These stats describe 131 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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Before you buy a 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A 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.

139,904

typical

118,521

low mileage

162,643

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A vehicles fall between 118,521 and 162,643 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 118,521 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.

✓ 118,521–162,643 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport As sit.

⚠ Over 219,568 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2007 Mercedes Ml 320 CDI Sport As are still active.

Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of 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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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