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B3 CHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,813 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 17 Jan 2025 116,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,783 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 112,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 109,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil pan is heavily corroded. Has become porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 109,721 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both rear mounts have corroded and snapped. System is caught in the rear bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil pan is heavily corroded. Has become porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 101,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 54,513 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,522 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B3 CHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 CHJ, 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 B3 CHJ registered?

B3 CHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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