2014 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · ST64 AEP

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent passed MOT on 20 October 2025 at 53,119 miles recording no defects. Prior to that pass the same-day test on 20 October 2025 at 53,113 miles failed with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has cleared every annual examination from 2022 through 2025 without advisories, showing no worsening pattern across its later service life. Annual mileage sits low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows 37,250 miles at the 24 October 2022 test, rising to 42,446 by 16 October 2023, 47,902 by 17 October 2024, and 53,119 by 20 October 2025. That equates to roughly 4,400 miles per year, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The clean advisory history across these dates suggests either careful low-use ownership or a vehicle left standing for extended periods, though the DVSA data alone gives no indication of skipped services. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. Low-use Mercedes diesels of this era are prone to seized brake calipers, degraded suspension bushes, and corroding subframe mounts from infrequent movement and moisture ingress. The tester logged none of these, but standing vehicles hide binding brakes and perished rubber that a static test at 53,000 miles may not expose under load. Check the underbody for structural corrosion around the rear chassis legs and exhaust hangers. Verify the front coil springs and steering ball joints for cracking, and confirm the brake discs are free of lip and the calipers release evenly after a road test. The MOT record implies disciplined ownership, yet twelve years of low mileage demands hands-on verification of consumables and structural integrity before purchase.