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AG06 ARG

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ARG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 95,113 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

Pass 19 Sep 2012
Fail 19 Sep 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 270,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 189,568 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 128,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

O/S rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Screw in n/s rear tyre

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 128,410 miles

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

O/S rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Screw in n/s rear tyre

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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AG06 ARG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG06 ARG, 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 AG06 ARG registered?

AG06 ARG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AG06 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG06 ARG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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