2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · J5 BPW
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 122,009 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 BPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 122,009 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.
J5 BPW 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 (J5 BPW) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J5 BPW Mileage History
- 08/02/2022114,943 mi
- 22/02/2023117,325 mi+2,382 mi
- 15/02/2024120,961 mi+3,636 mi
- 15/02/2024120,962 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2025122,009 mi+1,047 mi
Average of roughly 1,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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