2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · KV09 VCK
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 149,389 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV09 VCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 149,389 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.
KV09 VCK 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 VCK) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KV09 VCK Mileage History
- 20/10/2022138,560 mi
- 12/10/2023142,432 mi+3,872 mi
- 25/09/2024145,682 mi+3,250 mi
- 26/09/2024145,682 mi
- 27/09/2025149,389 mi+3,707 mi
Average of roughly 3,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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