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YX56 LSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

177,291 mi
Last recorded177,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 177,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 172,555 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 172,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 167,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 162,425 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 158,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2021 153,385 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 150,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 147,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,341 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 132,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,664 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,032 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,364 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 93,699 miles

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

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)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,746 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,911 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,354 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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YX56 LSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YX56 LSJ, 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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YX56 LSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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