2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · LT56 BPY
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 67,601 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT56 BPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 67,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT56 BPY 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 (LT56 BPY) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
LT56 BPY Mileage History
- 28/08/202466,004 mi
- 28/08/202466,004 mi
- 19/08/202566,879 mi+875 mi
- 14/09/202667,601 mi+722 mi
- 14/09/202667,601 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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