2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · LB56 EOF
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 123,664 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB56 EOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 123,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB56 EOF 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 (LB56 EOF) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LB56 EOF Mileage History
- 22/12/2021110,891 mi
- 27/07/2023118,168 mi+7,277 mi
- 23/07/2024119,380 mi+1,212 mi
- 16/07/2025121,531 mi+2,151 mi
- 15/07/2026123,664 mi+2,133 mi
Average of roughly 2,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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