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190 MY

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration190 MY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 90,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 90,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,502 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,502 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,853 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,343 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most forward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 82,515 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 82,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 82,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 81,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 81,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit .5 - average on test 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 80,231 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 80,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,717 miles

Engine/ECU Fuse Cover Loose

Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,713 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine/ECU Fuse Cover Loose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,034 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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190 MY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 190 MY, 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 190 MY registered?

190 MY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is 190 MY safe to buy?

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