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A9 DYP

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Bronze Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,237 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 99,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,400 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 93,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 93,161 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Small chips in front windscreen

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 11 Dec 2018 83,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,938 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,903 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,055 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,239 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,599 miles

all tyres worn edges 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,786 miles

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)

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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A9 DYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Bronze with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 DYP, 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

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What year was A9 DYP registered?

A9 DYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is A9 DYP safe to buy?

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