2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · AO56 ACF
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 167,509 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO56 ACF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 167,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO56 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (AO56 ACF) between September 2009 and July 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn -rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AO56 ACF Mileage History
- 07/09/200967,164 mi
- 04/09/201091,561 mi+24,397 mi
- 08/09/2011104,978 mi+13,417 mi
- 15/09/2012114,628 mi+9,650 mi
- 19/09/2012114,685 mi+57 mi
- 21/09/2013118,617 mi+3,932 mi
- 30/12/2014129,476 mi+10,859 mi
- 30/12/2015139,813 mi+10,337 mi
- 30/12/2015139,813 mi
- 10/06/2016143,987 mi+4,174 mi
- 08/06/2017152,228 mi+8,241 mi
- 08/06/2017152,228 mi
- 07/06/2018157,128 mi+4,900 mi
- 06/06/2019159,249 mi+2,121 mi
- 06/06/2019159,249 mi
- 21/07/2020160,837 mi+1,588 mi
- 21/07/2020160,837 mi
- 15/07/2021162,431 mi+1,594 mi
- 11/07/2022164,892 mi+2,461 mi
- 19/07/2023167,502 mi+2,610 mi
- 20/07/2023167,508 mi+6 mi
- 21/07/2023167,509 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,237 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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