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YX06 FDY

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,947 mi
Last recorded150,947 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 150,947 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 149,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 133,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears /unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 118,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 118,440 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,256 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 106,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,646 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil around engine

Fail 2 Jun 2021 89,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil around engine

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,519 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 74,626 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges,under trays fitted,subframes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,751 miles

front tyres worn inside edges,rear discs corroded,under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,629 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,906 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

rear brake discs worn and corrodiing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,906 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

rear brake discs worn and corrodiing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,254 miles

brake pipes not inspected under floor covers

front tyres wearing on edge

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,254 miles

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

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

brake pipes not inspected under floor covers

front tyres wearing on edge

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,554 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

suspect front brake pads wearing thin, nearside and offside

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,548 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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YX06 FDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YX06 FDY, 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 YX06 FDY registered?

YX06 FDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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