MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Coolant expansion tank filler cap missing.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Upper and lower covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant expansion tank filler cap missing.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Upper and lower covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD09 LVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BD09 LVL, 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 BD09 LVL registered?
BD09 LVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 July 2009.
Is BD09 LVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD09 LVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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