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22 GLM

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,060 mi
Last recorded226,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 226,060 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 219,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 214,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 209,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 204,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion noted on rear main brake pipes and offside front metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 199,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 193,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 188,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 188,020 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 181,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 176,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 172,262 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 172,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 161,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,638 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,638 miles

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

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

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 14 Sep 2011 74,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see front brake pads with the wheels on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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22 GLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 22 GLM, 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 22 GLM registered?

22 GLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is 22 GLM safe to buy?

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