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A500 JBC

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 JBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,711 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted / scored/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,556 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 33,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,502 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,562 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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A500 JBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A500 JBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A500 JBC?

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What year was A500 JBC registered?

A500 JBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is A500 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 JBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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