2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · B5 EBF
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 95,291 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B5 EBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 95,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B5 EBF 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 (B5 EBF) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B5 EBF Mileage History
- 31/01/202487,247 mi
- 06/03/202590,921 mi+3,674 mi
- 06/03/202590,921 mi
- 06/03/202695,291 mi+4,370 mi
- 01/04/202695,291 mi
Average of roughly 3,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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