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YX56 LVR

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 124,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,846 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 118,846 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel pipe from filter,(leaking from clamp) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,059 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,934 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,314 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,135 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)

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 LVR 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 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVR, 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 YX56 LVR registered?

YX56 LVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is YX56 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 LVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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