2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · VH06 DJH
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2006. Recorded mileage 144,503 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VH06 DJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 144,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VH06 DJH 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 (VH06 DJH) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VH06 DJH Mileage History
- 03/03/2022127,233 mi
- 14/02/2023131,139 mi+3,906 mi
- 14/02/2023131,139 mi
- 16/02/2024133,071 mi+1,932 mi
- 14/02/2025144,503 mi+11,432 mi
Average of roughly 5,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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