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DE56 OEO

2006 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 OEO
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 163,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 163,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 145,012 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge ? Strongly advise new tyres ? And wheel alignment check

Offside Front Antiroll bar D bush contaminated with oil

Offside Front Suspension arm bushes contaminated with oil

Pad wear light on ? Requires wear lead

Parking brake just passed ? Advise rear brake service

Fail 29 Apr 2019 144,973 miles

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

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

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge ? Strongly advise new tyres ? And wheel alignment check

Offside Front Antiroll bar D bush contaminated with oil

Offside Front Suspension arm bushes contaminated with oil

Pad wear light on ? Requires wear lead

Parking brake just passed ? Advise rear brake service

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,422 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper torn

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 117,250 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 117,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad wear light on ?

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 117,239 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad wear light on ?

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 111,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 111,295 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,224 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,599 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,836 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,836 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,424 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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DE56 OEO is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE56 OEO, 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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What year was DE56 OEO registered?

DE56 OEO is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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