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A16 NEL

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 141,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 136,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 136,315 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 110,783 miles

deterioration rear no.plate. corrosion osr brake pipe under panel recommend removal for inspection. nsf tyre 2.2mm + near cords. osf tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,858 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lense damaged still works ok

Offside Rear Outer lamp cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,858 miles

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

Nearside indicator repeater lense damaged still works ok

Offside Rear Outer lamp cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,238 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,127 miles

ns indicator repeater damaged works ok 1 bulb out

osf tyre worn on edges recommend changing

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper blade split

slight brake judder front axle

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,889 miles

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

advise crack in the offside rear lense

advise nearside door mirror repeater lense damage still works ok

advise slight wear lips on front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,841 miles

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Fail 21 Jun 2014 65,744 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,560 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,194 miles

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

nearside front tyre centre tread worn to 4mm, with inner/outer shoulders worn lower

offside rear brake pipe rusty at join with flex hose

Fail 14 Jul 2012 52,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre centre tread worn to 4mm, with inner/outer shoulders worn lower

offside rear brake pipe rusty at join with flex hose

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,823 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 28,923 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 28,923 miles

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

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

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

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 NEL 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 A16 NEL, 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 NEL registered?

A16 NEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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