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M4 BVB

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,396 mi
Last recorded103,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 99,024 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2024 94,861 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o-s-f, n-s-f, o-s-r, n-s-r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body covers & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,044 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,972 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 48,972 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,212 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,869 miles

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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M4 BVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M4 BVB, 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 M4 BVB registered?

M4 BVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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