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37 JB

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,456 mi
Last recorded88,456 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 JB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut..no tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 May 2025 82,715 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 82,655 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 22 May 2024 78,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 69,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre hitting legal bars and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre on legal bars

Pass 12 May 2021 64,260 miles

nearside front tyre worn / wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 28 May 2020 60,729 miles

rear brake pads worn? wearing

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,016 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,622 miles

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,771 miles

both rear tyres on tread wear bars

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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37 JB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 77,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 37 JB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 37 JB registered?

37 JB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is 37 JB safe to buy?

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