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A75 DAN

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,048 mi
Last recorded193,048 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA75 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 193,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2022 193,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 189,436 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of upper suspension arm mounting/s - strong advise (wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

engine covers/undertrays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust hanger in poor condition - rear silencer

offside registration plate lamp up to 50% not illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2021 189,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded within 30cm of upper suspension arm mounting/s (wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of upper suspension arm mounting/s - strong advise (wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

engine covers/undertrays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust hanger in poor condition - rear silencer

offside registration plate lamp up to 50% not illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2020 184,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe joint

Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,790 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 174,789 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 157,335 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 157,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 144,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 144,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,782 miles

offside door mirror lens broken

nail offside front tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

nail offside front tyre

offside door mirror lens broken

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 101,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,025 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 85,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,849 miles

Nail in left hand rear tyre

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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A75 DAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A75 DAN, 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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A75 DAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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