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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Gold · Petrol · 2006 · 5,461 cc

9 LOUMOT history

9 LOU is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 21 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

9 LOU gold Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,042 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 LOU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 LOU was last recorded at 73,042 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,307 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,042 miles
  • 2024 – 71,307 miles
  • 2023 – 69,660 miles
  • 2022 – 66,048 miles
  • 2021 – 65,093 miles
  • 2020 – 63,916 miles
  • 2019 – 62,805 miles
  • 2018 – 61,743 miles
  • 2017 – 60,336 miles
  • 2016 – 58,924 miles
  • 2015 – 55,329 miles
  • 2014 – 52,946 miles
  • 2013 – 48,843 miles
  • 2012 – 45,846 miles
  • 2011 – 42,023 miles
  • 2010 – 33,592 miles
  • 2009 – 22,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,042 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,042 miles (+1,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    351348950783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,307 miles (+1,647)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    710930219127
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,660 miles (+3,612)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    261203147712
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass66,048 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    689362124379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,093 miles (+1,177)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    455958774303
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,916 miles (+1,111)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    881556236903
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,805 miles (+1,062)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    513250635796
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,743 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,743 miles
    Test number
    479796791755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass60,336 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    672168132741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass58,924 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    759473348149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass55,329 miles (+2,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    157273535145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass52,946 miles (+4,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    997668724185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass48,843 miles (+2,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    528995233194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass45,846 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    307080142142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,023 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    329200541118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,021 miles (+8,429)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    529299531157
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on edge

  17. Pass33,592 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    994245540264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,215 miles (+10,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    263816030216
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass22,490 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    482628139241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    503458199112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 LOU

What vehicle is registration 9 LOU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 LOU on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 21 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 LOU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 9 LOU?
The MOT on 9 LOU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 LOU done?
9 LOU was recorded at 73,042 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has 9 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 LOU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2011.
Has the mileage on 9 LOU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 9 LOU find?
9 LOU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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