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AD06 ELL

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,304 mi
Last recorded132,304 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 125,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower sock attachment point bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower sock attachment point bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 118,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock attachment point bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock attachment point bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 107,943 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper retaining spring missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating and perishing, all lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,723 miles

o/s/f brake flexi pipe starting to perish.

signs of oil on engine under tray.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 May 2016 98,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 98,374 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to limit on outer edges

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to limit on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,021 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,013 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front outer cv gaitor deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front outer cv gaitor deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,807 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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AD06 ELL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD06 ELL, 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.

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AD06 ELL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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