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AF06 CJX

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,682 mi
Last recorded116,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 102,537 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 19 Jan 2018 88,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,133 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,456 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,778 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,471 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,338 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (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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AF06 CJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF06 CJX, 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 AF06 CJX registered?

AF06 CJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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