2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · KV09 VCJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 100,624 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV09 VCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 100,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV09 VCJ 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 (KV09 VCJ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KV09 VCJ Mileage History
- 17/05/202281,702 mi
- 04/05/202389,135 mi+7,433 mi
- 12/05/202389,135 mi
- 20/05/2024100,579 mi+11,444 mi
- 24/05/2024100,624 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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