2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · CE56 DLD
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 125,736 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE56 DLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 125,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE56 DLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml (CE56 DLD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
CE56 DLD Mileage History
- 15/11/2023120,277 mi
- 20/11/2024122,579 mi+2,302 mi
- 20/11/2024122,590 mi+11 mi
- 25/11/2025125,733 mi+3,143 mi
- 27/11/2025125,736 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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