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YX06 RRO

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 RRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 170,250 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 158,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 156,375 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 156,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre heavily worn smooth at inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,438 miles

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

exhaust mount broken exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2014 123,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,055 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,710 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,706 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

imbalance on front brakes of 24 %

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,335 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 RRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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