2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · 20 KE
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 58,927 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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20 KE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 58,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
20 KE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (20 KE) between September 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
20 KE Mileage History
- 15/09/20099,609 mi
- 31/08/201013,682 mi+4,073 mi
- 06/09/201117,222 mi+3,540 mi
- 23/08/201221,856 mi+4,634 mi
- 27/08/201325,564 mi+3,708 mi
- 28/08/201429,390 mi+3,826 mi
- 14/08/201533,019 mi+3,629 mi
- 22/08/201636,822 mi+3,803 mi
- 17/08/201740,390 mi+3,568 mi
- 17/08/201740,389 mi-1 mi
- 25/08/201843,320 mi+2,931 mi
- 29/08/201843,320 mi
- 19/08/201945,788 mi+2,468 mi
- 24/08/202047,734 mi+1,946 mi
- 17/08/202149,198 mi+1,464 mi
- 05/08/202251,222 mi+2,024 mi
- 08/08/202353,351 mi+2,129 mi
- 07/08/202455,277 mi+1,926 mi
- 13/08/202557,487 mi+2,210 mi
- 10/08/202658,927 mi+1,440 mi
Average of roughly 2,918 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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