2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · E20 GAS
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 182,089 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E20 GAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 182,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E20 GAS 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 (E20 GAS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E20 GAS Mileage History
- 10/01/2023162,024 mi
- 13/01/2023162,030 mi+6 mi
- 17/01/2024168,346 mi+6,316 mi
- 16/01/2025174,253 mi+5,907 mi
- 07/01/2026182,089 mi+7,836 mi
Average of roughly 6,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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