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13 TA

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,931 mi
Last recorded117,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 TA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 110,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,520 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,518 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,866 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,333 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 8 Feb 2011 65,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,742 miles

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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13 TA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 13 TA, 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 13 TA registered?

13 TA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is 13 TA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 TA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 13 TA have outstanding finance?

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