2006 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · FD56 AWJ
2006 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 175,300 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD56 AWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 175,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 AWJ 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 E (FD56 AWJ) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Brake performance not tested Unable to test due to brake fluid level and corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FD56 AWJ Mileage History
- 05/11/2021160,632 mi
- 23/11/2021160,889 mi+257 mi
- 17/10/2022175,149 mi+14,260 mi
- 27/10/2022175,300 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 15,044 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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