2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KS56 KJF
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 110,894 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS56 KJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 110,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS56 KJF 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 (KS56 KJF) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS56 KJF Mileage History
- 11/03/202288,827 mi
- 24/03/202288,827 mi
- 29/04/202399,561 mi+10,734 mi
- 29/04/2024105,762 mi+6,201 mi
- 25/04/2025110,894 mi+5,132 mi
Average of roughly 7,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- SBC Brake System FailureSerious
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- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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