2019 Mercedes-Benz ML: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Mercedes-Benz ML first registered in 2019: we looked at the 129 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 129 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2019 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2019 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension21% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres18% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes17% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics5% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions4% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Steering3% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Mercedes-Benz ML
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz ML compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 237 | Suspension 26% |
| 2017 | 280 | Suspension 29% |
| 2015 | 9,479 | Tyres 28% |
| 2014 | 11,497 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 12,563 | Tyres 27% |
| 2012 | 6,841 | Tyres 26% |
| 2011 | 7,714 | Tyres 28% |
| 2010 | 7,801 | Brakes 31% |
| 2009 | 5,953 | Brakes 36% |
| 2008 | 6,706 | Brakes 40% |
| 2007 | 6,424 | Brakes 39% |
| 2006 | 5,377 | Brakes 39% |
| 2005 | 2,996 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 4,031 | Suspension 54% |
| 2003 | 2,950 | Suspension 51% |
| 2002 | 2,655 | Suspension 48% |
| 2001 | 1,495 | Suspension 47% |
| 2000 | 1,247 | Brakes 49% |
| 1999 | 611 | Suspension 50% |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Mercedes-Benz ML cars first registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score