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OV56 KJK

2006 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,179 mi
Last recorded147,179 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class78,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 147,179 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 121,558 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 96,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,581 miles

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

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

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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OV56 KJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV56 KJK, 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 OV56 KJK registered?

OV56 KJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is OV56 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 KJK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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