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Mercedes-benz ML - 2006

309.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz ML, model year 2006. Sample size: 1,945 cars, 4,128 tests and 12,780 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,945 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML has an overall defect rate of 310 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model excels in categories such as visibility and body structure, with significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it has a higher rate of issues in the "Other" category, indicating potential concerns not commonly seen in similar vehicles. Mileage trends show that the defect rate increases with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles segment, where the ML's rate is notably higher than average. Overall, while it performs well in several key areas, some specific issues may require attention.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,945 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 0.8% worse
155.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 0.0% better
20.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 46.9% better
14.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 28.2% better
79.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 26.0% better
232.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 50.9% better
29.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.6% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 81.2% worse
81.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,388
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,308
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,192
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 874
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 545
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 430
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 393
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 326
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 306
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268

Serious faults (Top 10)

A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 119
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 118
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 109
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 93
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 70