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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LK56 CYZMOT history

LK56 CYZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LK56 CYZ black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,169 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 CYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 CYZ was last recorded at 85,169 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2017: 64,879 miles, lower than 596,758 miles on 20 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,119 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,169 miles
  • 2023 – 85,119 miles
  • 2021 – 83,257 miles
  • 2020 – 81,000 miles
  • 2019 – 77,820 miles
  • 2018 – 73,327 miles
  • 2017 – 64,879 miles
  • 2016 – 596,758 miles
  • 2015 – 55,215 miles
  • 2014 – 51,902 miles
  • 2013 – 45,327 miles
  • 2012 – 39,801 miles
  • 2011 – 35,852 miles
  • 2010 – 32,055 miles
  • 2009 – 24,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,169 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nail in nearside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,169 miles (+50)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,169 miles
    Test number
    518404979089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,119 miles (+1,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    606861345898
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,257 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,257 miles
    Test number
    658858074647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface slightly uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail83,253 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,253 miles
    Test number
    265865040675
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface slightly uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface uneven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass81,000 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    104014240781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,993 miles (+3,173)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    442569949688
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To O/S/F flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To N/S/F flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,820 miles
    Test number
    198391153770
    • Advisory2 x rear - front to rear brake pipes corroded at union
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail77,820 miles (+4,493)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,820 miles
    Test number
    448268893613
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Advisory2 x rear - front to rear brake pipes corroded at union
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    133293596319
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine/gear box, oil on under tray

  10. Fail73,327 miles (+8,448)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    493806069991
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine/gear box, oil on under tray

  11. Pass64,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    490401544452
    • AdvisoryDiesel leak ( fuel filter area

  12. Fail64,879 miles (-531,879)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    627640963531
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDiesel leak ( fuel filter area

  13. Pass596,758 miles (+537,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    596,758 miles
    Test number
    255145571711
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail59,654 miles (+4,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    236124128810
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail55,215 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    108018895130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass55,215 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    327648295196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,902 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    305928294134
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass51,902 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    825908594169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,327 miles (+5,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    305810203264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,801 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    639915712270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,852 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    807474031226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,055 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    402659240345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    410487889274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 CYZ

Does LK56 CYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 CYZ is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 CYZ?
The MOT on LK56 CYZ is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 CYZ done?
LK56 CYZ was recorded at 85,169 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,662 miles a year.
Has LK56 CYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 CYZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 CYZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 CYZ find?
LK56 CYZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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