2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · WJ56 PDK
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,848 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ56 PDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 120,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ56 PDK 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 (WJ56 PDK) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WJ56 PDK Mileage History
- 06/06/2022104,683 mi
- 05/06/2023111,880 mi+7,197 mi
- 09/07/2024120,848 mi+8,968 mi
- 09/07/2024120,848 mi
Average of roughly 7,727 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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