2006 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · KT55 KFC
2006 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 166,742 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT55 KFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 166,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT55 KFC 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 E (KT55 KFC) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s lower arm front marked in”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
KT55 KFC Mileage History
- 03/08/2022158,936 mi
- 09/08/2023163,166 mi+4,230 mi
- 14/08/2023163,168 mi+2 mi
- 02/08/2024166,731 mi+3,563 mi
- 07/08/2024166,742 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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