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ACE 36

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 36
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 124,703 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 124,700 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 115,925 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2019 102,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,517 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 93,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,053 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,735 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,553 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,497 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre

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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ACE 36 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ACE 36, 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 ACE 36 registered?

ACE 36 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is ACE 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACE 36 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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