2006 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · PN56 VKT
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 61,842 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN56 VKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 61,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN56 VKT 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 (PN56 VKT) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PN56 VKT Mileage History
- 28/02/202338,458 mi
- 12/12/202338,535 mi+77 mi
- 19/12/202449,996 mi+11,461 mi
- 28/01/202661,798 mi+11,802 mi
- 02/02/202661,842 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 7,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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