2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · KY56 XMP
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 165,012 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KY56 XMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 165,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KY56 XMP Mileage History
- 12/02/2024156,213 mi
- 05/02/2025160,685 mi+4,472 mi
- 11/02/2025160,757 mi+72 mi
- 03/03/2026164,181 mi+3,424 mi
- 30/06/2026165,012 mi+831 mi
Average of roughly 3,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KY56 XMP 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 (KY56 XMP) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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