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A5 VFD

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,269 mi
Last recorded209,269 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 209,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rob (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 198,942 miles

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

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))

Fail 15 May 2024 198,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 195,837 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 195,783 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 184,259 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 176,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 176,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 164,375 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SECTION,BAR BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SURRPORTED

Fail 16 Dec 2015 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall.chunk out of side wall showing cords-245/40 R18Y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure found in inner wheel arch (2.4.D.4)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SECTION,BAR BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SURRPORTED

Pass 22 Dec 2014 147,766 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 147,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 132,011 miles

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)

obstructions from windscreen removed prior to test

Fail 14 Jan 2014 132,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

obstructions from windscreen removed prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2012 109,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,003 miles

Damage to n/s/f/ tyre outer wall and inner edge wearing off.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,713 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,713 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,452 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both nearside tyres on outer walls slightly damaged

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,452 miles

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

Oil leak

both nearside tyres on outer walls slightly damaged

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,565 miles

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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A5 VFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A5 VFD, 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 A5 VFD registered?

A5 VFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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