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Mercedes-benz ML - 2015

102.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2015 is 174.5 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz ML, model year 2015. Sample size: 3,683 cars, 8,553 tests and 8,791 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,683 cars

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 103 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 40% better than the average. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes and steering, showing much fewer defects than the average rates. The model also performs well in visibility, lights, and body structure, indicating strong reliability in these areas. However, as mileage increases, defects also rise, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, suggesting that while the model is relatively reliable, wear and tear become more pronounced with use. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz ML demonstrates a robust performance in comparison to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,683 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz ML

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 37.5% better
52.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 84.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 93.9% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.3% better
10.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 63.9% better
11.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 35.1% better
115.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 178.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 58.1% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 37.5% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 43.2% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 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
0 342 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,913
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 739
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 718
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 533
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 392
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 289
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 263
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 261
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 245
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 174

Serious faults (Top 10)

A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 289
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 263
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 148
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 34