2006 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SU56 VEN
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 70,708 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SU56 VEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 70,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SU56 VEN 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 (SU56 VEN) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SU56 VEN Mileage History
- 12/09/202262,082 mi
- 07/09/202367,259 mi+5,177 mi
- 07/09/202367,254 mi-5 mi
- 28/07/202570,706 mi+3,452 mi
- 30/07/202570,708 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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