2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 5.0L Petrol · LC56 FEF
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (5.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 132,351 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC56 FEF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 132,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC56 FEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LC56 FEF) between June 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
LC56 FEF Mileage History
- 11/12/201034,195 mi
- 06/12/201142,815 mi+8,620 mi
- 10/01/201348,306 mi+5,491 mi
- 10/01/201348,306 mi
- 14/02/201453,223 mi+4,917 mi
- 12/02/201559,331 mi+6,108 mi
- 11/03/201667,689 mi+8,358 mi
- 22/03/201667,721 mi+32 mi
- 22/06/201776,072 mi+8,351 mi
- 18/06/201886,117 mi+10,045 mi
- 18/07/201995,509 mi+9,392 mi
- 02/07/2020100,805 mi+5,296 mi
- 04/07/2020100,805 mi
- 14/06/2021107,087 mi+6,282 mi
- 13/06/2022113,048 mi+5,961 mi
- 15/06/2022113,052 mi+4 mi
- 13/06/2023118,857 mi+5,805 mi
- 16/06/2023118,859 mi+2 mi
- 04/06/2024123,815 mi+4,956 mi
- 03/06/2025128,213 mi+4,398 mi
- 06/06/2025128,216 mi+3 mi
- 15/06/2026132,351 mi+4,135 mi
Average of roughly 6,329 miles per year across 22 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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