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YY56 AZO

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,412 miles

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

rear right exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,010 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 22 Apr 2016 90,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,034 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,927 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 400,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,850 miles

Cut in NSF tyre, not down to cords

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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YY56 AZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY56 AZO, 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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YY56 AZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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