2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KV06 RPD
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 185,105 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KV06 RPD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2022
- 185,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV06 RPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (KV06 RPD) between December 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Undertray likely to become detached plastic tray not secured (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KV06 RPD Mileage History
- 05/12/2022185,059 mi
- 13/12/2022185,105 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 2,108 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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