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BD06 MLE

2006 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 MLE
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 109,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 109,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 109,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

pas noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,097 miles

front discs worn

oil leaks noted

pas pump noisy

shocks soft action

undertrays fitted difficult to inspect some items

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front discs worn

oil leaks noted

pas pump noisy

shocks soft action

undertrays fitted difficult to inspect some items

Fail 21 Sep 2020 104,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,998 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

front tyre 2-3mm

shocker soft action

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

front tyre 2-3mm

shocker soft action

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,623 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear indicator and position lamps working but dash indicates that there is a fault

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted to vehicle

vehicle mot done in wet conditions

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads worn low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads worn low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,530 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,427 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2009 35,143 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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BD06 MLE is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD06 MLE, 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.

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BD06 MLE is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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