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3 SUN

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 128,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 108,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,074 miles

rear diff oil driveshaft seals leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,840 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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3 SUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 SUN, 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 3 SUN registered?

3 SUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is 3 SUN safe to buy?

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