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OE56 NRL

2006 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,096 mi
Last recorded175,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 NRL
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 175,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 173,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 165,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 156,010 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 156,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 150,573 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 150,573 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 146,494 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 146,494 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 136,537 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 136,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 129,381 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats folded flat unable to fully test seat belts

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,330 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,329 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise front tyres getting worn/wearing on the edges

advise steering rack damp o/s possibly oil leaking from above

Pass 24 Dec 2010 40,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,348 miles

advise all tyres on around 3mm

advise front and rear brake pads getting slightly worn

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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OE56 NRL is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OE56 NRL, 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 OE56 NRL registered?

OE56 NRL is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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