2015 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · DE15 LLD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in April 2026 at 75,599 miles passed, yet the tester flagged multiple advisories regarding tyres being worn close to the legal limit or on the edges. This, combined with a nail in the offside rear tyre, suggests that the current owner has neglected basic consumable replacements until they reached a point of potential failure or MOT advisory threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,800 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with approximately 8,700 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 7,700 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, but long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components and dry rot, which may correlate with the structural issues noted in the earlier history. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The 2023 test at 49,528 miles identified corrosion on both rear coil springs, a common failure point for this model that can lead to snapped springs if. Furthermore, the failure in April 2024 due to a thin nearside rear brake pad indicates that brake components were not being monitored between services. Given the 2026 advisories for uneven tyre wear, a physical inspection should check for alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that would explain the premature and uneven degradation of the tyres.