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5959 PJ

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,483 mi
Last recorded46,483 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5959 PJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,556 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,438 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,251 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,782 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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5959 PJ 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 100%.

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 5959 PJ, 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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5959 PJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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