2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · 12 CAG
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 118,834 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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12 CAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 118,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
12 CAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (12 CAG) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
12 CAG Mileage History
- 03/10/2023101,928 mi
- 04/10/2024110,038 mi+8,110 mi
- 04/10/2024110,041 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/2025112,812 mi+2,771 mi
- 25/09/2026118,834 mi+6,022 mi
Average of roughly 5,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
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