2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SF56 HGX
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 114,180 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF56 HGX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 114,180 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.
SF56 HGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (SF56 HGX) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SF56 HGX Mileage History
- 26/07/2022103,698 mi
- 02/08/2022103,698 mi
- 12/07/2023109,172 mi+5,474 mi
- 29/07/2024114,180 mi+5,008 mi
Average of roughly 5,216 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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