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BD09 SRO

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,292 mi
Last recorded116,292 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 93,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 31,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has damage to sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 23,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BD09 SRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD09 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

BD09 SRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is BD09 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 SRO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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