2006 Mercedes ML 3.0L Diesel · ST55 VVR
2006 Mercedes ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 185,512 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,512 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.
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ST55 VVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 185,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 VVR 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 (ST55 VVR) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
ST55 VVR Mileage History
- 18/10/2023170,952 mi
- 25/10/2023170,962 mi+10 mi
- 01/11/2024180,263 mi+9,301 mi
- 23/11/2024180,322 mi+59 mi
- 05/12/2025185,512 mi+5,190 mi
Average of roughly 6,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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