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YY56 HSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,023 mi
Last recorded174,023 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 174,023 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 160,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 145,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint attatched to hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment floor mounted, and low readings to the rear (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 132,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play part of hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower reading and offside snatchy (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush part of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,668 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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YY56 HSJ 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 86.7%.

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 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 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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