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YX06 XZM

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 159,802 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 159,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 153,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 150,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 146,274 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 146,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 142,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 142,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2015 133,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 119,831 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 103,499 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2013 103,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 68,493 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,354 miles

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

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 XZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YX06 XZM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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