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AW07 SUN

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW07 SUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 130,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 194,233 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 194,233 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o\S & N\s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,609 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,609 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,937 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,937 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,208 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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AW07 SUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AW07 SUN, 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 AW07 SUN registered?

AW07 SUN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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