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2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,084 mi
Last recorded45,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 BB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 45,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,170 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 37,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head light holder damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,807 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 36,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,881 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,449 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,606 miles

front wipers slight smear

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,523 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs are slightlt coroded/pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,230 miles

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)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,213 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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55 BB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 55 BB, 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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55 BB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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