2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · MH57 BUH
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 142,482 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH57 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 142,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH57 BUH 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 (MH57 BUH) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))”.
MH57 BUH Mileage History
- 17/04/2023124,634 mi
- 30/04/2024133,238 mi+8,604 mi
- 01/04/2025138,126 mi+4,888 mi
- 08/04/2025138,126 mi
- 29/04/2026142,482 mi+4,356 mi
Average of roughly 5,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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