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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S9 ADSMOT history

S9 ADS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,494 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 ADS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 ADS was last recorded at 176,494 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 7,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,847 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,647 miles
Average per year
9,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,494 miles
  • 2025 – 168,847 miles
  • 2024 – 161,461 miles
  • 2023 – 148,511 miles
  • 2022 – 132,135 miles
  • 2021 – 126,125 miles
  • 2020 – 121,753 miles
  • 2019 – 115,766 miles
  • 2018 – 111,218 miles
  • 2017 – 104,320 miles
  • 2016 – 97,530 miles
  • 2015 – 89,817 miles
  • 2014 – 74,594 miles
  • 2013 – 58,754 miles
  • 2012 – 46,413 miles
  • 2011 – 34,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,494 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,494 miles (+7,647)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,494 miles
    Test number
    934837006040
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass168,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,847 miles
    Test number
    762442209037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,847 miles (+7,386)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,847 miles
    Test number
    572993715170
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,461 miles (+12,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,461 miles
    Test number
    435026201087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,511 miles (+16,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,511 miles
    Test number
    396113711622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,135 miles
    Test number
    524079804245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,135 miles (+6,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,135 miles
    Test number
    271642168261
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    678876511683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,125 miles (+4,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    631397453214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,753 miles (+5,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,753 miles
    Test number
    728394505313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass115,766 miles (+4,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    865802474208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass111,218 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    700659996665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,320 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    318070132063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,530 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,530 miles
    Test number
    896774015555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,817 miles
    Test number
    814534885372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

  16. Fail89,817 miles (+15,223)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,817 miles
    Test number
    550869824430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass74,594 miles (+15,840)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    819093834201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear seats (third row) not in use at time of test
    • NoteSlight wear ridge front brake discs
    • NoteTowing socket socket termials corroded

  18. Pass58,754 miles (+12,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    826347203254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,413 miles (+12,151)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    716420622280
    • NoteAdvise rear ocassional seats fitted seat belts not checked
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass34,262 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    579065631259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about S9 ADS

Does S9 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 ADS is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 ADS?
The MOT on S9 ADS is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 ADS done?
S9 ADS was recorded at 176,494 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 9,523 miles a year.
Has S9 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 ADS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 ADS 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 S9 ADS find?
S9 ADS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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