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86 CEW

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,497 mi
Last recorded75,497 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 CEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 75,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 295/40 R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,227 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,578 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,842 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,125 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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86 CEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 87,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 86 CEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 86 CEW registered?

86 CEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is 86 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 CEW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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