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A12 LYN

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 127,685 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 127,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,220 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,477 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,011 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,085 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 23,132 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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A12 LYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A12 LYN, 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 A12 LYN registered?

A12 LYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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