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8 UTO

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 UTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 136,998 miles

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 129,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,857 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,654 miles

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,870 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,768 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,371 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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8 UTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 8 UTO, 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 8 UTO registered?

8 UTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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