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AC02 BAT

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 82,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 58,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,543 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,444 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front (8.3.1d)

edges of treads worn on o/s/f tyre

n/s/r wheel has a repair to the inner bead

Pass 26 May 2015 42,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

Fail 19 May 2015 42,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 38,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 35,057 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2012 31,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,378 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 27,378 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 22,809 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 22,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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AC02 BAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC02 BAT, 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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AC02 BAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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