2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · 641 DK
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 179,794 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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641 DK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 179,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
641 DK 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 (641 DK) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
641 DK Mileage History
- 18/09/2023167,099 mi
- 16/09/2024172,088 mi+4,989 mi
- 18/08/2025176,269 mi+4,181 mi
- 21/08/2026179,793 mi+3,524 mi
- 21/08/2026179,794 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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