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YX06 VEF

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,992 mi
Last recorded149,992 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 149,992 miles

certain components obscured from view

Pass 4 Feb 2025 140,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

certain components obscured from view

Fail 3 Feb 2025 140,891 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

certain components obscured from view

Pass 12 Feb 2024 133,066 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 109,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack leaking oil slightly from rack gaiters

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,410 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 80,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,998 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,370 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,597 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,140 miles

NS differential seal leaking

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,230 miles

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

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 VEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

YX06 VEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is YX06 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX06 VEF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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