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BJ07 SEF

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,914 mi
Last recorded180,914 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 SEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 180,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 170,352 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides(replacement advised) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 149,700 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2021 149,700 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 21 May 2020 149,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,129 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 141,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 139,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 136,131 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 136,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,272 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 90,272 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear 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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BJ07 SEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ07 SEF, 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 BJ07 SEF registered?

BJ07 SEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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