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YVS 756

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,879 mi
Last recorded150,879 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 756
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 150,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of the two ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 143,551 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both near and offside. ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 143,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both near and offside. ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,604 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,239 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 124,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 74,110 miles

Offside Front slight wear on edges

Steering rack has slight play in

Pass 13 May 2015 71,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,018 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,197 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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YVS 756 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YVS 756, 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 YVS 756 registered?

YVS 756 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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