2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · SH55 DHU
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 124,617 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH55 DHU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2025
- 124,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH55 DHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (SH55 DHU) between January 2009 and March 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
SH55 DHU Mileage History
- 26/01/200933,109 mi
- 25/01/201048,052 mi+14,943 mi
- 19/10/201055,851 mi+7,799 mi
- 16/09/201164,979 mi+9,128 mi
- 16/09/201164,979 mi
- 01/11/201270,270 mi+5,291 mi
- 30/09/201373,263 mi+2,993 mi
- 19/09/201476,434 mi+3,171 mi
- 01/10/201578,881 mi+2,447 mi
- 06/10/201680,712 mi+1,831 mi
- 05/10/201781,751 mi+1,039 mi
- 05/10/201882,689 mi+938 mi
- 04/10/201985,536 mi+2,847 mi
- 17/09/202094,050 mi+8,514 mi
- 14/10/2021104,001 mi+9,951 mi
- 23/01/2023115,052 mi+11,051 mi
- 15/02/2024120,077 mi+5,025 mi
- 15/03/2025124,617 mi+4,540 mi
- 15/03/2025124,617 mi
Average of roughly 5,673 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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