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AE09 LKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 108,812 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 108,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,813 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,758 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45r18. Advise renewal ASAP. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,674 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 13 May 2015 38,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,788 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,674 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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AE09 LKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE09 LKZ, 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 AE09 LKZ registered?

AE09 LKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AE09 LKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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