2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SX55 ACY
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 118,929 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX55 ACY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2023
- 118,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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SX55 ACY 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 (SX55 ACY) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2023 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SX55 ACY Mileage History
- 22/06/2022106,654 mi
- 23/06/2022106,654 mi
- 20/06/2023118,885 mi+12,231 mi
- 22/06/2023118,929 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 12,286 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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Our Verdict
Approach this 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel with caution and a realistic repair budget. The MOT history shows recurring brake, tyre, and wheel bearing issues that suggest deferred maintenance rather than a consistently well-kept example.
Given the repeated MOT failures, negotiate firmly on price and request a full service history to confirm timing belt, transmission, and suspension work on this 2,987cc diesel. The 2022 failure for both front brake fluctuation and rear discs scored/worn, plus 2023 tyre and wheel bearing defects, suggests money was spent only when required to pass, so budget for catching up on wear items. A pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist is strongly advised to check for corrosion and suspension wear not flagged in the MOT.
As a 2006 3.0-litre diesel, this E-Class will fall into a higher VED band for older diesels and likely an elevated insurance group due to its original executive positioning and engine size. Real-world fuel economy on the 2987cc unit should be reasonable for motorway use but poorer around town given the mileage and age. Typical maintenance for a W211-era Mercedes includes costly suspension components and diesel system care; estimated annual running cost is £1,200-£1,600 including fuel, tax, insurance, and routine upkeep.
The MOT history shows an Offside Front Inner Tyre with exposed ply and Nearside Front Inner Tyre cut to cords at the 2023 failure (118,885 miles), so inspect all four tyres closely for inner-edge wear and replace any with sidewall damage. Check the front wheel bearing play noted in June 2023 and confirm it was properly replaced, as unresolved play affects safety. Rear brake discs were scored in 2022 and the Offside Rear was significantly worn, so examine discs and pads for remaining life and look for any brake imbalance.
This black 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0-litre diesel (SX55ACY) has covered 118,929 miles as of its last MOT in June 2023, which is in line with expectations for an 18-year-old executive saloon. The MOT record includes two failures in 2022 and one in 2023, mostly for tyres, brake discs, and a wheel bearing, though it passed cleanly in 2021 at 89,162 miles. No model-level reliability aggregate data is available, so assessment rests solely on this vehicle's own history. The pattern of advisories escalating into failures indicates the car has not always been maintained proactively.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the MERCEDES-BENZ E, so this assessment relies entirely on the individual vehicle's recorded history.
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