2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · BF55 LHB
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 221,119 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF55 LHB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 221,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF55 LHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (BF55 LHB) between December 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
BF55 LHB Mileage History
- 16/12/200853,536 mi
- 21/12/200970,742 mi+17,206 mi
- 23/11/201074,352 mi+3,610 mi
- 23/11/201074,352 mi
- 10/12/201180,533 mi+6,181 mi
- 05/12/201285,423 mi+4,890 mi
- 05/12/201285,423 mi
- 29/11/201390,538 mi+5,115 mi
- 06/12/201497,110 mi+6,572 mi
- 08/12/2015103,119 mi+6,009 mi
- 26/11/2016108,451 mi+5,332 mi
- 16/12/2017115,008 mi+6,557 mi
- 18/12/2017115,024 mi+16 mi
- 01/12/2018120,167 mi+5,143 mi
- 06/12/2018120,238 mi+71 mi
- 30/11/2019125,766 mi+5,528 mi
- 05/12/2019125,878 mi+112 mi
- 08/12/2020131,828 mi+5,950 mi
- 27/11/2021137,798 mi+5,970 mi
- 03/12/2022152,366 mi+14,568 mi
- 09/12/2023270,354 km
- 09/12/2023270,354 mi
- 03/12/2024297,300 km
- 24/08/2026221,119 mi
Average of roughly 9,475 miles per year across 24 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: 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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