2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · EJ56 AEC
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 160,736 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 AEC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 160,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml (EJ56 AEC) between November 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot h”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EJ56 AEC Mileage History
- 12/11/200937,250 mi
- 24/11/201045,279 mi+8,029 mi
- 14/12/201153,065 mi+7,786 mi
- 11/12/201261,578 mi+8,513 mi
- 12/12/201368,392 mi+6,814 mi
- 15/12/201476,670 mi+8,278 mi
- 16/12/201476,670 mi
- 14/12/201586,782 mi+10,112 mi
- 18/12/201587,093 mi+311 mi
- 11/08/201695,062 mi+7,969 mi
- 18/08/201695,094 mi+32 mi
- 10/08/2017107,611 mi+12,517 mi
- 30/08/2018125,681 mi+18,070 mi
- 27/08/2019131,566 mi+5,885 mi
- 05/09/2019131,894 mi+328 mi
- 19/08/2020135,685 mi+3,791 mi
- 17/08/2021139,504 mi+3,819 mi
- 17/08/2021139,504 mi
- 24/08/2022146,003 mi+6,499 mi
- 24/08/2022146,003 mi
- 31/08/2023149,846 mi+3,843 mi
- 23/08/2024153,095 mi+3,249 mi
- 03/09/2025158,479 mi+5,384 mi
- 11/09/2025158,479 mi
- 26/08/2026160,736 mi+2,257 mi
- 26/08/2026160,736 mi
Average of roughly 7,357 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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