2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SS55 POP
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 166,175 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS55 POP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2026
- 166,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS55 POP 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 (SS55 POP) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
SS55 POP Mileage History
- 09/03/2022143,250 mi
- 13/03/2023157,138 mi+13,888 mi
- 08/03/2024164,243 mi+7,105 mi
- 22/05/2026166,175 mi+1,932 mi
Average of roughly 5,454 miles per year across 4 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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