2006 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · YS56 CPX
2006 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 120,264 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS56 CPX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2025
- 120,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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YS56 CPX 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 (YS56 CPX) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YS56 CPX Mileage History
- 28/10/202191,485 mi
- 07/11/2022103,679 mi+12,194 mi
- 15/01/2024113,318 mi+9,639 mi
- 02/05/2025120,264 mi+6,946 mi
Average of roughly 8,200 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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