2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · NB06 VUW
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 89,869 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB06 VUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 89,869 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.
NB06 VUW 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 (NB06 VUW) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NB06 VUW Mileage History
- 12/12/202383,352 mi
- 31/12/202486,244 mi+2,892 mi
- 31/01/202586,281 mi+37 mi
- 23/01/202689,867 mi+3,586 mi
- 31/01/202689,869 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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