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A2 FWA

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,780 mi
Last recorded138,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 137,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill;s plastic cover

Pass 9 Apr 2022 132,895 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,848 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE READING LOW

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR DETERIORATED

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,546 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 119,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 116,228 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 113,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,572 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,146 miles

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

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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A2 FWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A2 FWA, 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 A2 FWA registered?

A2 FWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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