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A133 FFS

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA133 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,418 miles

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

tpms on

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2024 82,514 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,699 miles

Glow plug light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,215 miles

Glow warning light on dash

Nearside front tyre inner edge badly worn

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 72,604 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 70,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,913 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full length plastic over sill covers, and full length plastic underside floor covers fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 65,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full length plastic over sill covers, and full length plastic underside floor covers fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,016 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2011 38,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,235 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 30,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,078 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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A133 FFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A133 FFS, 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 A133 FFS registered?

A133 FFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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