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117 WRA

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,832 mi
Last recorded66,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration117 WRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 66,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 66,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 62,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,377 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 60,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 58,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 55,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 54,363 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,881 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,756 miles

front brake discs lipped

screen wash cap missing

under trays and sound proofing fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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117 WRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 78,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 117 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 117 WRA registered?

117 WRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is 117 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 117 WRA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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