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4242 PW

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,328 mi
Last recorded60,328 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4242 PW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 56,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,762 miles

osr and nsr exhaust back box front mounts have snapped off butt both boxes are still secure ??

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,002 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear exhaust supports corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,918 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,805 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 29,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,479 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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4242 PW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 4242 PW, 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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4242 PW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is 4242 PW safe to buy?

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