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20 KE

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,487 mi
Last recorded57,487 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 KE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,320 miles

ns and osf brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2018 43,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ns and osf brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,389 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 40,390 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,609 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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20 KE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 KE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 20 KE registered?

20 KE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is 20 KE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 KE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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