2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LX56 OEL
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 144,691 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX56 OEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2025
- 144,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX56 OEL 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 (LX56 OEL) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Rear Road wheel has a welding defect both alloys (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn press in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LX56 OEL Mileage History
- 08/06/2022132,639 mi
- 27/06/2023138,294 mi+5,655 mi
- 27/06/2023138,294 mi
- 19/10/2024144,295 mi+6,001 mi
- 27/05/2025144,691 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 4,061 miles per year across 5 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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