2015 Mercedes-Benz ML: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Diesel and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Gearbox and electrical faults
Most reported problems are gearbox and non-engine electrics, which are expensive to repair. Engines are fairly bulletproof.
At the viewing: Check smooth gear changes, and test the sat nav, electric seats and tailgate.
Source: What Car?: used Mercedes M-Class (2012-2015) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz ML compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 129 | Suspension 21% |
| 2018 | 237 | Suspension 26% |
| 2017 | 280 | Suspension 29% |
| 2014 | 11,497 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 12,563 | Tyres 27% |
| 2012 | 6,841 | Tyres 26% |
| 2011 | 7,714 | Tyres 28% |
| 2010 | 7,801 | Brakes 31% |
| 2009 | 5,953 | Brakes 36% |
| 2008 | 6,706 | Brakes 40% |
| 2007 | 6,424 | Brakes 39% |
| 2006 | 5,377 | Brakes 39% |
| 2005 | 2,996 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 4,031 | Suspension 54% |
| 2003 | 2,950 | Suspension 51% |
| 2002 | 2,655 | Suspension 48% |
| 2001 | 1,495 | Suspension 47% |
| 2000 | 1,247 | Brakes 49% |
| 1999 | 611 | Suspension 50% |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |