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227D782

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,105 mi
Last recorded91,105 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D782
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 91,105 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 86,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 80,533 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 77,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer wall not exposing beading

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,360 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 47,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,707 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,139 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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227D782 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 227D782, 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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227D782 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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