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BG59 RWX

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,325 mi
Last recorded179,325 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 RWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 179,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 179,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 168,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 158,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 148,995 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 148,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 131,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Low effort.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,146 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG59 RWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG59 RWX, 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 BG59 RWX registered?

BG59 RWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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