2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · LM09 YTV
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2009. Recorded mileage 152,809 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM09 YTV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 152,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM09 YTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LM09 YTV) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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.
LM09 YTV Mileage History
- 04/03/2022126,038 mi
- 23/05/2023137,178 mi+11,140 mi
- 23/05/2023137,178 mi
- 29/08/2024152,809 mi+15,631 mi
Average of roughly 10,760 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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