2006 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KP06 KYG
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 165,538 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP06 KYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2026
- 165,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP06 KYG 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 (KP06 KYG) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall - 225/55r16 (5.2”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KP06 KYG Mileage History
- 04/03/2025147,175 mi
- 04/03/2025147,175 mi
- 05/03/2026165,538 mi+18,363 mi
Average of roughly 18,329 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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