2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · HN56 FFG
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 149,528 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN56 FFG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2023
- 149,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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HN56 FFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (HN56 FFG) between February 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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