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AO09 JYS

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,901 mi
Last recorded50,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,901 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,367 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight wearing edges

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

under trays

under trays

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front brake pipe and rears very slight corrosion

under trays

Fail 28 Mar 2019 37,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front brake pipe and rears very slight corrosion

under trays

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both rears slight (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall

under trays and engine covers

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,475 miles

under trays and engine covers

Offside Front tyre slight cracking and tyres slight edge wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under tray,s fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,151 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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AO09 JYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO09 JYS, 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 AO09 JYS registered?

AO09 JYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AO09 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 JYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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