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Mercedes-benz ML - 2008

284.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz ML, model year 2008. Sample size: 2,580 cars, 5,915 tests and 16,854 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,580 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML shows an overall defect rate of 285 per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, the model performs significantly better in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Body/Structure, with defect rates well below the averages for those areas. However, it struggles with other defects, particularly in the "Other" category, where it has a much higher defect rate compared to the average. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, defect rates increase, aligning with typical patterns observed across various models. Overall, this Mercedes-Benz ML stands out for its reliability in several key areas, while also having some notable weaknesses.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,580 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 21.0% worse
161.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 65.0% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 31.2% better
17.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 15.2% better
78.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 34.6% better
203.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 46.6% better
27.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 48.5% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 72.6% worse
71.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 481 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,888
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,850
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,798
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,057
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 623
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 551
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 522
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 397
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 390
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 385

Serious faults (Top 10)

A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 237
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 200
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 170
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 143
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 141
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 139
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 130
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 109
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 74