2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · H15 UCL
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 163,212 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H15 UCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 163,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H15 UCL 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-Benz Ml (H15 UCL) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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 (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
H15 UCL Mileage History
- 13/02/2023144,579 mi
- 27/02/2023144,579 mi
- 26/02/2024150,413 mi+5,834 mi
- 15/03/2024150,413 mi
- 10/09/2025163,212 mi+12,799 mi
Average of roughly 7,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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