2015 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · KE65 UEM

The mechanical picture presented by this ML350 is one of broadly dependable roadworthiness undermined by a cluster of advisories that surfaced at the most recent test on 8 July 2026, suggesting the vehicle is beginning to show its age despite a previously clean record. The 2025 and early 2024 tests returned no advisories whatsoever, which is commendable for an SUV of this vintage, but the 2026 pass introduced four distinct items in a single visit: both front tyres reported as worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, a binding offside front service brake, and cracking or perishing across all four tyres. While none of these are failures, their simultaneous appearance after a run of clean tests indicates that the consumables have collectively entered a wear cycle and should be addressed promptly rather than carried forward. With 67,139 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the vehicle is averaging around 6,100 miles annually, which sits squarely within the expected band for a privately owned luxury SUV of this profile. There is a notable gap between the October 2022 test and the March 2024 test, a period of roughly seventeen months, which on a low-mileage car can simply reflect limited use rather than any mechanical concern. The mileage accumulation across the documented tests appears steady rather than erratic, with no sudden jumps that would suggest a long unrecorded period of use or a potential clock irregularity, so the odometer reading is consistent with a car that has been exercised regularly enough to keep seals, brakes, and drivetrain components functioning. From a buyer perspective, the front tyres being on the legal limit and the all-round cracking warrant immediate budgeting for a fresh set, and during a physical inspection each sidewall should be examined for signs of bulging or deep perishing that could compromise safety. The binding offside front brake should be tested on a road drive by feeling for the vehicle pulling left under gentle braking, any judder through the pedal, or uneven pad wear visible through the wheel; a binding caliper or seized slider can quickly overheat and lead to a more serious failure if ignored. Given the vehicle's age and four-wheel-drive configuration, it is also worth listening for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, as Mercedes M-Class vehicles of this generation are known to wear lower control arm bushes and front coil springs, and any such symptoms would justify a closer look on a ramp. Finally, with a clean emissions and structural record across the documented history and no advisories relating to corrosion, suspension components, or fluid leaks, the vehicle does not show any signs of the chronic underside deterioration that can affect this model in regions where road salt is used heavily. A prospective buyer should nonetheless request a borescope inspection of the brake discs for lipping given the binding advisory, confirm that the front tyres are matched in brand and specification, and verify that there are no warning lights relating to the four-wheel-drive system or air suspension if fitted. Overall, the MOT history points to a mechanically sound vehicle that is simply due for a routine round of consumable replacement, provided the binding brake and tyre condition are properly rectified before further use.