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A1 GAO

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,791 mi
Last recorded127,791 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,791 miles

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

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

front fog lamp covers made with plastic pots . possible fire risk

Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,155 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lamp covers made with plastic pots . possible fire risk

Fail 7 Apr 2025 123,155 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lamp covers made with plastic pots . possible fire risk

Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,376 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 3 Apr 2023 113,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 113,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (275/30/19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust link broken/corroded off.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,137 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens is broken

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,757 miles

One rear exhaust support broken but system still adequately supported

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust clamps excessively corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2017 76,847 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded but system adequately supported

Fail 17 Apr 2017 76,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,731 miles

nearside rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,454 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,565 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 43,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,325 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,769 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,449 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,449 miles

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

Offside Front 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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A1 GAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A1 GAO, 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 A1 GAO registered?

A1 GAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is A1 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GAO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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