2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · GF56 WVS
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 132,578 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF56 WVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 132,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF56 WVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (GF56 WVS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GF56 WVS Mileage History
- 13/03/2024119,378 mi
- 23/03/2024119,769 mi+391 mi
- 18/03/2025123,657 mi+3,888 mi
- 24/03/2026132,545 mi+8,888 mi
- 25/03/2026132,578 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 6,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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