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AM09 ASK

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,763 mi
Last recorded130,763 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ASK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 125,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 125,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both by axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,602 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 88,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 79,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 69,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 69,758 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 59,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 28,588 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 28,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 17,963 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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AM09 ASK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM09 ASK, 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 AM09 ASK registered?

AM09 ASK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is AM09 ASK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM09 ASK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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