2006 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · WR56 XUK
2006 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 172,822 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR56 XUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 172,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR56 XUK 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 E (WR56 XUK) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WR56 XUK Mileage History
- 01/11/2022142,020 mi
- 26/10/2023145,589 mi+3,569 mi
- 01/10/2024154,620 mi+9,031 mi
- 02/10/2024154,620 mi
- 02/10/2025172,822 mi+18,202 mi
Average of roughly 10,552 miles per year across 5 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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