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AKZ 383

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,047 mi
Last recorded170,047 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 383
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 170,047 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 170,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 158,686 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,743 miles

nearside parking brake may require adjustments or repair

Pass 18 Jul 2022 129,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,537 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald no canvas showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front alloy wheel as been welded in three places

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split various places marginal pass (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flex joint detereoated

Fail 8 Jul 2021 116,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured three cracks two on old welded repairs (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald no canvas showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split various places marginal pass (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flex joint detereoated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,663 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s castor arms (aluminium) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,183 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 53,183 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,603 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are worn low to 2mm outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,872 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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AKZ 383 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AKZ 383, 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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AKZ 383 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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