2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · N8 DHE
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 123,053 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 DHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 123,053 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.
N8 DHE 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 (N8 DHE) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N8 DHE Mileage History
- 07/03/2023121,336 mi
- 08/03/2023121,336 mi
- 09/03/2024122,597 mi+1,261 mi
- 11/03/2024122,598 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2025123,053 mi+455 mi
Average of roughly 800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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