Mercedes-Benz Ml reliability
The Mercedes-Benz Ml fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 33.4% of 24,672 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
12 DVSA recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Ml
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
Fix: Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.
Recalled models: ML · 51,251 vehicles
On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.
On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.
Fix: Install a water drain plug in the spare wheel well check for water infiltration and replace the fuel pump control unit if necessary.
Recalled models: ML · 31,569 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Recalled models: ML · 218 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Recalled models: ML · 6,442 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Recalled models: ML · 1,631 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Recalled models: ML · 31,666 vehicles
Engine control unit software to be updated
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
Fix: Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.
Recalled models: ML/GLE · 994 vehicles
Software update to improve emissions
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates
Fix: Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.
Recalled models: ML/GLE · 1,230 vehicles
Front and/or rear axle bolts may not be tightened correctly
The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The bolts may break and could affect control of the vehicle.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts.
Recalled models: ML CLASS · 3 vehicles
Front passenger airbag may be deactivated
Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision.
Fix: On affected vehicles check and if necessary update software.
Recalled models: ML CLASS · 3,993 vehicles
Threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision
Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail.
Fix: Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.
Recalled models: ML CLASS · 54 vehicles
Cruise control may fail to deactivate
It has been identified that a fault in the brake light switch may in very rare cases cause the cruise control to not deactivate when the brake is applied.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake switch.
Recalled models: ML CLASS · 20,276 vehicles
Checking a Mercedes-Benz Ml before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.