2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · NJ06 VFS
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 110,217 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,217 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.
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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NJ06 VFS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2021
- 110,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ06 VFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Ml (NJ06 VFS) between June 2009 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
NJ06 VFS Mileage History
- 11/06/200926,812 mi
- 15/06/201035,857 mi+9,045 mi
- 09/06/201139,668 mi+3,811 mi
- 11/06/201244,626 mi+4,958 mi
- 30/07/201352,726 mi+8,100 mi
- 02/08/201352,868 mi+142 mi
- 29/07/201462,861 mi+9,993 mi
- 04/08/201574,016 mi+11,155 mi
- 12/08/201574,331 mi+315 mi
- 10/08/201684,068 mi+9,737 mi
- 26/05/201793,724 mi+9,656 mi
- 06/07/2020104,272 mi+10,548 mi
- 07/07/2020104,275 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/2021110,208 mi+5,933 mi
- 16/09/2021110,217 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,800 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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