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B4 PGY

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

223,317 mi
Last recorded223,317 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 223,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 217,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wheel front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 214,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 199,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 186,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 174,429 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,470 miles

Front Lower engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 155,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,391 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 102,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B4 PGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B4 PGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 PGY registered?

B4 PGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is B4 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 PGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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