2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 14,916 MOT tests
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 31.9% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 E-Class years (14,916 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 31.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 129,426
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,916
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.3%
- Brakes9.2%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Tyres7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Steering3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.99%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.78%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.28%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.15%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.85%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.69%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.92%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 31.9% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 E-Class years (14,916 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.99% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.9% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 129,426 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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