2006 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · EK56 FEF
2006 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 73,238 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK56 FEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 73,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK56 FEF Mileage History
- 14/12/202272,421 mi
- 17/12/202272,424 mi+3 mi
- 09/04/202473,175 mi+751 mi
- 25/04/202473,182 mi+7 mi
- 07/01/202673,238 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK56 FEF 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 E (EK56 FEF) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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