2006 Mercedes ML 3.0L Diesel · NA56 FDX
2006 Mercedes ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 144,481 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NA56 FDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 144,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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NA56 FDX Mileage History
- 12/10/2021129,001 mi
- 19/08/2022133,118 mi+4,117 mi
- 24/09/2022133,165 mi+47 mi
- 24/09/2022133,165 mi
- 28/09/2023144,481 mi+11,316 mi
Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NA56 FDX 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 Ml (NA56 FDX) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamps snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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