2006 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · EU06 FDP
2006 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 250,009 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU06 FDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 250,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU06 FDP 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 (EU06 FDP) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
EU06 FDP Mileage History
- 23/06/2022205,166 mi
- 06/07/2023223,534 mi+18,368 mi
- 13/07/2023223,549 mi+15 mi
- 04/07/2024238,014 mi+14,465 mi
- 26/06/2025250,009 mi+11,995 mi
Average of roughly 14,905 miles per year across 5 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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