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B19 HXJ

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

224,884 mi
Last recorded224,884 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 HXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 224,884 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 224,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 223,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 216,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 204,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 May 2019 191,064 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 180,375 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 178,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 171,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 165,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 156,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 148,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 147,523 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 147,523 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,322 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 129,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,700 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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B19 HXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B19 HXJ, 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 B19 HXJ registered?

B19 HXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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