2006 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · KP56 VPT
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 88,814 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP56 VPT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 88,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP56 VPT 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 (KP56 VPT) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 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: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
KP56 VPT Mileage History
- 20/08/202288,706 mi
- 24/08/202288,814 mi+108 mi
- 24/08/202288,814 mi
Average of roughly 10,098 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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