MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears /unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
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
all four tyres wearing on edges,under trays fitted,subframes corroded
front tyres worn inside edges,rear discs corroded,under trays fitted
emissions too clean to test
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
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
brake pipes not inspected under floor covers
front tyres wearing on edge
metal brake pipes corroding
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
front brake discs slightly worn
suspect front brake pads wearing thin, nearside and offside
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YX06 FDY safe to buy?
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