2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · M3 TAN
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 77,941 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 77,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 TAN 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 (M3 TAN) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M3 TAN Mileage History
- 06/12/202359,944 mi
- 12/12/202360,035 mi+91 mi
- 05/12/202469,523 mi+9,488 mi
- 26/11/202577,941 mi+8,418 mi
- 28/11/202577,941 mi
Average of roughly 9,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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