2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class S500
WDBNG75J46A480881
Vehicle history report for the 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class S500 (VIN WDBNG75J46A480881). Black. 84,131 mi reported. Registered in Wi. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 31
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Vehicle stall - engine cut off - on highway at speed (50-55miles/hr) posing driver and passenger safety. No OBD error code or ECU error Similar incidents reported by Mercedes owners S500 model across USA As posted on Mercedes forums.
NHTSA ODI #11684307STEERING,ENGINE
Safety issues 1. Engine shuts off while driving. No error codes. Starts again with key and drives fine. 2. Steering locks while driving - maneuvering a turn. Stopped the car. Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on Everything works fine.
NHTSA ODI #11614082ENGINE
CRANK PULLEY/HARMONIC BALANCER WAS REPLACED AND STILL HAVE VERY BAD DANGEROUS VIBRATION ALL THE TIME
NHTSA ODI #11297443ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S430. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC…
NHTSA ODI #11162032ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 MERCEDES BENZ S 430. CONSUMER STATES THAT INSTRUMENT PANEL IN VEHICLE WENT OUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE'S AGE.*JS
NHTSA ODI #11122571SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT WORK, COULD NOT EVEN MANUALLY OPEN THEM FROM THE CONSOLE. TOOK IT IN TO BE REPAIRED, WAS TOLD THAT THE ACTUATOR HAD FRIED AND MELTED THE UNIT. IT WAS REPLACED AND WITHIN SEVERAL WEEKS THE "NEW ACTUATOR " ALSO FRIED. WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WOULD SHUT IT DOWN BUT THE UNIT CONTINUES TO RUN EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF! WI…
NHTSA ODI #11006584ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ALL ELECTRICAL WENT OUT, IN MOTION ON CITY STREET, THEN PULLED OVER. HAD KEY IN MY POCKET. ENGINE STAYED RUNNING AND COULD NOT TURN OFF WITH BUTTON OR BY KEY. GOT OUT OF OF CAR, CLOSED DOOR AND COULD NOT GET BACK IN ANY DOOR EVEN THOUGH DRIVER DOOR WAS NOT LOCKED (BUTTON UP). ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN UNTIL COOLANT EXPANSION TANK EXPLODED. IF CHILD WOULD HAVE …
NHTSA ODI #10979845ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DO NOT BUY THESE SPEC-D HEADLAMP FOR 2006 S-430 AFTER 6 MONTHS IT WENT DEFECTIVE I BOUGHT THEM FROM CARID IN NOVEMBER 2015 JUNE/JULY 2016 THEY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD SEE PICTURE BELOW
NHTSA ODI #10892795+ 23 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN WDBNG75J46A480881 valid?
WDBNG75J46A480881 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class.
Does the 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class?
Comparable 2006 Mercedes-benz S-Class listings run roughly $5,000–$15,000, typically around $9,646 (from 66 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 30 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.