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S5 STS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 STS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,926 miles

all rigid brake pipes covered in underseal.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 80,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all rigid brake pipes covered in underseal.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,090 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,601 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,706 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,195 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,833 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,166 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 43,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 38,082 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S5 STS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 STS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S5 STS registered?

S5 STS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is S5 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 STS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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