2006 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · AF56 XVL
2006 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 245,125 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2987cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AF56 XVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 245,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AF56 XVL Mileage History
- 27/03/2023219,485 mi
- 21/03/2024223,443 mi+3,958 mi
- 14/03/2025233,577 mi+10,134 mi
- 13/03/2026245,125 mi+11,548 mi
- 13/03/2026245,125 mi
Average of roughly 8,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF56 XVL 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 E (AF56 XVL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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