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850 RFB

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 RFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,069 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 24 Oct 2024 57,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 49,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,143 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,144 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 44,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly outside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,354 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly outside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,983 miles

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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850 RFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 850 RFB, 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 850 RFB registered?

850 RFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is 850 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 RFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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