2006 Mercedes ML 3.0L Diesel · CU56 KTL
2006 Mercedes ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 137,777 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU56 KTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 137,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU56 KTL 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 (CU56 KTL) between September 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
CU56 KTL Mileage History
- 07/09/2022122,229 mi
- 13/09/2022122,232 mi+3 mi
- 08/09/2023130,734 mi+8,502 mi
- 08/09/2023130,734 mi
- 18/06/2025137,777 mi+7,043 mi
Average of roughly 5,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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