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A7 ERU

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,412 mi
Last recorded166,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 166,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 157,363 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 157,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 150,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,228 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,074 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,062 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,977 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,325 miles

no emission test no reading

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,517 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,066 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A7 ERU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A7 ERU, 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 A7 ERU registered?

A7 ERU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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