2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · DU56 FSS
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 139,119 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU56 FSS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2024
- 139,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU56 FSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (DU56 FSS) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
DU56 FSS Mileage History
- 01/12/2021107,678 mi
- 08/12/2022117,728 mi+10,050 mi
- 04/12/2023127,301 mi+9,573 mi
- 05/12/2024139,119 mi+11,818 mi
Average of roughly 10,440 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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