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A19 RCR

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,264 mi
Last recorded173,264 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 173,264 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 166,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 166,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 161,332 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 152,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 140,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 plus a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 129,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 129,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Mounted in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 124,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,218 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,218 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure O/S/REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/REAR 2mm + INNER SEVERE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,768 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,207 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

recommend 4 wheel alignment check/adjustments

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,582 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,012 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,012 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

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 22 Apr 2014 79,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,748 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 54,625 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2010 47,386 miles

wear both front tyres and o/s rear tyres

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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A19 RCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc 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 A19 RCR, 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 A19 RCR registered?

A19 RCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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