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11 AV

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,547 mi
Last recorded30,547 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 AV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 30,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 30,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 29,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,478 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,879 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

glow plug light staying on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,029 miles

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

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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11 AV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 11 AV, 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.

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What year was 11 AV registered?

11 AV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is 11 AV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 AV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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