2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SF56 VDE
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 152,358 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF56 VDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 152,358 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.
SF56 VDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (SF56 VDE) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SF56 VDE Mileage History
- 29/08/2022152,345 mi
- 15/08/2023152,357 mi+12 mi
- 22/08/2023152,358 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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