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YX06 RNV

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,827 mi
Last recorded160,827 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 160,827 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak [front]

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 141,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,420 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,252 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,680 miles

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

unable to lift up boot floor at time of test

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 RNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX06 RNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX06 RNV registered?

YX06 RNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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