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A16 MBX

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 90,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2021 80,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,415 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Door mirror indicator slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,219 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,219 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,244 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,115 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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A16 MBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel 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 A16 MBX, 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 A16 MBX registered?

A16 MBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is A16 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 MBX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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