2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · EX09 AEE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 at 105,683 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all minimum safety and emissions standards. This clean result follows a period of successful passes in previous years, suggesting that the vehicle is currently in a functional condition without immediate mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is typical for a seventeen-year-old luxury sal saloon. There is a notable three-year gap between the May 2021 and April 2024 tests, during which the vehicle covered roughly 8,800 miles. Since 2024, the usage has returned to a steady rate, accumulating nearly 9,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive strain on the drivetrain or complex suspension components associated with high-mileage motorway use. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on the common failure points of an S-Class from this era. The lack of recorded advisories in the last two tests is positive but does not account for rubber bushings and air suspension components which prone to perish and cracking regardless of mileage. Check for signs of surface corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as MOT testers often only flag structural rust once it becomes significant. Given the vehicle's age, verifying the integrity of brake lines and the condition of the calipers is essential to ensure the clean test history reflects genuine mechanical health.