MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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certain components obscured from view
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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 ()
NS differential seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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