2006 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KM56 RYZ
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 140,418 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KM56 RYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 140,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KM56 RYZ Mileage History
- 16/02/2024129,783 mi
- 16/02/2024129,783 mi
- 03/04/2025136,147 mi+6,364 mi
- 07/04/2025136,147 mi
- 07/04/2026140,418 mi+4,271 mi
Average of roughly 4,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM56 RYZ 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 (KM56 RYZ) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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