2006 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · WU06 MDF
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 82,238 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU06 MDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 82,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU06 MDF 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 (WU06 MDF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU06 MDF Mileage History
- 04/07/202275,165 mi
- 11/07/202377,802 mi+2,637 mi
- 20/07/202377,866 mi+64 mi
- 04/07/202479,819 mi+1,953 mi
- 03/07/202582,238 mi+2,419 mi
Average of roughly 2,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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