2013 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · Y8 ALO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care regarding wear items. The most recent test in December 2025 at 269,797 miles identified significant pitting and scoring on all brake discs alongside severe deterioration of both front CV boots. While the vehicle passed, these findings suggest that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or significant advisory, a pattern often seen in high-mileage vehicles. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging over 20,000 miles per annum. Between December 2023 and December 2025, the car covered 36,346 miles, representing a consistent and heavy usage pattern of approximately 18,000 miles per year. This high rate of use suggests the vehicle is subjected to constant mechanical stress, which accelerates the degradation of the drivetrain and suspension components. The clean record in December 2024 appears to be an anomaly given the recurring issues with tyres and brake components noted in the immediately preceding and following tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension assembly, as the recurring failure of CV joint boots in 2022 and 2025 indicates a likely risk of imminent joint failure if they were not replaced immediately. The pitting on the brake discs noted in the latest test suggests that the braking system is nearing the end of its effective life or has suffered from moisture corrosion. Given the history of tyres being worn to the legal limit across 2021 and 2023, the wheel alignment should be checked to ensure uneven wear is not causing premature tyre replacement.