2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · HK55 SPX
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 171,942 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK55 SPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 171,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HK55 SPX 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 (HK55 SPX) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HK55 SPX Mileage History
- 24/11/2021165,386 mi
- 10/01/2022165,389 mi+3 mi
- 17/01/2023167,049 mi+1,660 mi
- 04/01/2024171,116 mi+4,067 mi
- 24/01/2025171,942 mi+826 mi
Average of roughly 2,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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