2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · HX56 BYD
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 211,249 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX56 BYD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 211,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX56 BYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (HX56 BYD) between October 2009 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn located on front suspension arm, marked with yellow chalk ”.
HX56 BYD Mileage History
- 16/10/200952,597 mi
- 16/10/201068,381 mi+15,784 mi
- 13/10/201182,168 mi+13,787 mi
- 13/10/201182,168 mi
- 26/10/2012105,189 mi+23,021 mi
- 11/10/2013123,533 mi+18,344 mi
- 07/10/2014134,331 mi+10,798 mi
- 14/10/2015144,397 mi+10,066 mi
- 27/06/2016148,419 mi+4,022 mi
- 26/06/2017153,154 mi+4,735 mi
- 07/07/2017153,154 mi
- 27/06/2018160,978 mi+7,824 mi
- 02/07/2019167,164 mi+6,186 mi
- 12/07/2019167,164 mi
- 11/11/2019169,559 mi+2,395 mi
- 23/10/2020183,612 mi+14,053 mi
- 28/10/2021195,329 mi+11,717 mi
- 28/10/2021195,329 mi
- 14/04/2022201,003 mi+5,674 mi
- 28/07/2023211,249 mi+10,246 mi
Average of roughly 11,514 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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