2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · M13 EFM
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 87,112 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Apr 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M13 EFM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2020
- 87,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M13 EFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (M13 EFM) between November 2012 and January 2020.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
M13 EFM Mileage History
- 01/11/201219,546 mi
- 02/11/201219,550 mi+4 mi
- 28/12/201219,738 mi+188 mi
- 07/01/201319,738 mi
- 16/12/201330,183 mi+10,445 mi
- 05/01/201543,322 mi+13,139 mi
- 07/01/201651,801 mi+8,479 mi
- 04/01/201761,563 mi+9,762 mi
- 04/01/201870,868 mi+9,305 mi
- 04/01/201979,572 mi+8,704 mi
- 06/01/202087,110 mi+7,538 mi
- 06/01/202087,112 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,412 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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