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A15 DVP

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,689 mi
Last recorded131,689 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,142 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,694 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Engine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted

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 28 Jun 2017 95,694 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Engine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,754 miles

Centre sill covers /under trays

Pass 5 May 2015 70,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen damaged zone a and swept area but not effecting driver;s view of the road.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,065 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

very slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,064 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

very slight play offside inner rack joint

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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A15 DVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A15 DVP, 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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A15 DVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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