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AC03 RJC

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,343 mi
Last recorded162,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 RJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 158,840 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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AC03 RJC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC03 RJC, 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 AC03 RJC registered?

AC03 RJC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is AC03 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 RJC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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