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YY55 SZL

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,453 mi
Last recorded181,453 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 SZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 181,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 168,111 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 168,111 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 111,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 138,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise removing wheels for closser inspection to brake pads

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to location of brake pipes advise closser inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,270 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 103,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S front tyre has some side wall damage.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 78,858 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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YY55 SZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY55 SZL, 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 YY55 SZL registered?

YY55 SZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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