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AF06 DWC

2006 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DWC
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,662 miles

Front bonnet struts worn

Offside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2026 115,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet struts worn

Offside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,103 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 113,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,834 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 109,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,082 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 98,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 98,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 90,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 82,331 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 82,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to pull belt from reel (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 70,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 58,073 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 58,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,417 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 48,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,904 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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AF06 DWC is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 85,567 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 DWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 DWC registered?

AF06 DWC is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 DWC safe to buy?

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