2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · HJ56 JCY
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 99,921 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 JCY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 99,921 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.
HJ56 JCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (HJ56 JCY) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ56 JCY Mileage History
- 09/08/202294,838 mi
- 15/07/202599,919 mi+5,081 mi
- 23/07/202599,921 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,720 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- SBC Brake System FailureSerious
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- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
Ageing air struts and compressors can leave one corner low or the whole car slow to raise.
- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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