Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 3,222 cc
E9 BBSMOT history
E9 BBS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 317,434 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 317,434 km
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 17,899 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E9 BBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
E9 BBS was last recorded at 317,434 km on 16 Dec 2025, 185,732 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2015.
- Previous MOT
- 131,702 km · 1 Aug 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 185,732 km
- Average per year
- 17,899 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 317,434 km
- 2015 – 131,702 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass317,434 km
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear hand brake effort very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake pedal rubber worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
11 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass317,434 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 317,434 km
- Test number
- 421175450306
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,188 miles (+53,488)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 183,188 miles
- Test number
- 936631329958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,700 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 129,700 miles
- Test number
- 521782503630
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail129,693 miles (+7,913)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,693 miles
- Test number
- 893615472454
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes on rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass121,780 miles (+317)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 121,780 miles
- Test number
- 244520019104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort very low
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryHand brake effort very low only 16%
Fail121,463 miles (+17,185)3 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,463 miles
- Test number
- 924673711213
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort very low
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
Pass104,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 104,278 miles
- Test number
- 205429920872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,702 km1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 131,702 km
- Test number
- 796613715285
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront fog lights not working
Pass71,331 miles (+10,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,331 miles
- Test number
- 345012214473
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,094 miles (+18,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,094 miles
- Test number
- 779685273163
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass42,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,160 miles
- Test number
- 109989682042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about E9 BBS
- Does E9 BBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E9 BBS is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on E9 BBS?
- The MOT on E9 BBS is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E9 BBS done?
- E9 BBS was recorded at 317,434 km at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 17,899 km a year.
- Has E9 BBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E9 BBS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on E9 BBS 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 E9 BBS find?
- E9 BBS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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