2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · LK56 AHG
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 187,097 km. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 187,097 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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LK56 AHG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2021
- 187,097 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LK56 AHG MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LK56 AHG) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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