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YX56 LVB

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot has a minor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot has a minor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush which the shocker bolts through heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes heavily split and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 70,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 63,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In Hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In Hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,029 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 58,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 45,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,678 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,167 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,247 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,247 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 LVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LVB, 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 YX56 LVB registered?

YX56 LVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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