2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML3.0L Diesel

The vehicle holds a valid MOT pass dated 3 December 2025 at 88,468 miles, confirming it met roadworthiness standards at that examination. Maintenance trend is stable across the recorded history. The test on 24 November 2025 at 88,467 miles returned a fail with no defects logged, yet nine days later the same vehicle passed with no advisories on brake discs, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions or structural integrity. This pattern shows no worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation sits far below typical for a 2006 model. The record shows 86,864 miles on 1 December 2022, rising to 87,405 miles on 30 November 2023, then 87,819 miles on 3 December 2024, and 88,468 miles on 3 December 2025. Annual use never exceeded 650 miles. Such low figures suggest light private use, likely with long periods stationary. The clean test outcomes imply previous owners attended to consumables like tyres and wiper blades before each annual inspection. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components that a pass does not expose. The tester recorded no corrosion, but a twenty-year-old Mercedes chassis may conceal rust in sills, subframes or coil spring seats. Standing time raises risk of binding calipers and perished tyre sidewalls despite adequate tread. Verify brake fluid condition and inspect for leaking suspension bushes. The unexplained fail in November 2025 with zero defects warrants a DVSA query to rule out administrative error. Previous ownership appears focused on preservation rather than high mileage wear. The consistent passes with negligible annual distances point to a garaged vehicle receiving basic upkeep. Confirm service history matches the low mileages and scrutinise the final fail record before purchase.