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A1 VCE

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 127,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear No adult seat belts tested products on seats

Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 121,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,881 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 115,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 97,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,949 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,317 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,105 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 83,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,330 miles

front wipers smear.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 56,310 miles

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

front wipers smear.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,987 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,247 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

A1 VCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is A1 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VCE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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