2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · DW56 RAM
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 194,096 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW56 RAM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 194,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DW56 RAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml (DW56 RAM) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DW56 RAM Mileage History
- 07/09/2022190,247 mi
- 14/09/2022190,256 mi+9 mi
- 31/08/2023194,096 mi+3,840 mi
Average of roughly 3,928 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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