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198D553

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,241 mi
Last recorded57,241 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D553
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,241 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,905 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 35,905 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,705 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 32,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

a cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 27,649 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,121 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in it

Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,098 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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198D553 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 198D553, 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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198D553 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is 198D553 safe to buy?

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