2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · RA06 MZZ
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 108,473 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA06 MZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 108,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA06 MZZ 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 (RA06 MZZ) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
RA06 MZZ Mileage History
- 12/08/202271,265 mi
- 21/09/202381,847 mi+10,582 mi
- 21/09/202381,899 mi+52 mi
- 31/10/202494,286 mi+12,387 mi
- 22/01/2026108,473 mi+14,187 mi
Average of roughly 10,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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