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906 ASV

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,613 mi
Last recorded124,613 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration906 ASV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills covered with plastic covers

underside corrosion

various exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 124,610 miles

Brake drum back plate insecure both rears corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rears (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills covered with plastic covers

various exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear backplates corroded

various exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 117,082 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 116,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,942 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,852 miles

Rear both silencer heat shields insecure

park brake only just met 16% minimum effort

sill covers , undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both silencer heat shields insecure

park brake only just met 16% minimum effort

sill covers , undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,523 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective center pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,471 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,759 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,759 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres perishing

Pass 1 May 2015 81,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,940 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 77,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,695 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,175 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,540 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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906 ASV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 906 ASV, 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 906 ASV registered?

906 ASV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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