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353 DK

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration353 DK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 58,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,595 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,866 miles

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (Ball joint going upward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (Ball joint going upward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Three brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault!

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,806 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 32,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,968 miles

near side rear inner tyre wall starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,552 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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353 DK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 353 DK, 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 353 DK registered?

353 DK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is 353 DK safe to buy?

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