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KU56 NMV

2006 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,212 mi
Last recorded158,212 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 NMV
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 158,212 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2024 153,055 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2023 150,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 150,115 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to cut in tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,794 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 145,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 138,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 138,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators and worn on edge of tread 255/50ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR INDICATORS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators and worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,992 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,681 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 119,890 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 114,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 75,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,322 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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KU56 NMV is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 85,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU56 NMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU56 NMV registered?

KU56 NMV is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 NMV safe to buy?

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