2006 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · WK06 HXC
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 80,983 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK06 HXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 80,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK06 HXC 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 (WK06 HXC) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF top arm ball-joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))”.
WK06 HXC Mileage History
- 26/09/202473,454 mi
- 14/10/202473,511 mi+57 mi
- 15/10/202473,517 mi+6 mi
- 11/09/202576,502 mi+2,985 mi
- 25/08/202680,983 mi+4,481 mi
Average of roughly 3,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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