2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · S20 BDE
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 82,099 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S20 BDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 82,099 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.
S20 BDE 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S20 BDE) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S20 BDE Mileage History
- 02/03/202374,488 mi
- 26/02/202476,965 mi+2,477 mi
- 21/02/202579,839 mi+2,874 mi
- 24/02/202579,848 mi+9 mi
- 23/02/202682,099 mi+2,251 mi
Average of roughly 2,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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