2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · PJ56 AZV
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 190,863 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ56 AZV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 190,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ56 AZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (PJ56 AZV) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
PJ56 AZV Mileage History
- 12/08/2022288,840 km
- 02/08/2023190,863 mi
Average of roughly -100,795 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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