2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · DK09 MKE
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 103,044 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK09 MKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 103,044 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.
DK09 MKE 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 (DK09 MKE) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DK09 MKE Mileage History
- 05/08/202392,177 mi
- 05/08/202392,179 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/2024100,685 mi+8,506 mi
- 21/08/2024100,685 mi
- 23/07/2025103,044 mi+2,359 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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