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YX56 PVE

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 PVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play center lower b/j as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play center lower b/j as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 43,317 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,690 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,425 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 41,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,818 miles

nsr osr tyre treed perrished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,995 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 PVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

YX56 PVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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