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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

S9 RKSMOT history

S9 RKS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

S9 RKS grey Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
163,300 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 RKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 RKS was last recorded at 163,300 miles on 23 May 2026, 2,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,346 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,954 miles
Average per year
9,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,300 miles
  • 2025 – 160,346 miles
  • 2024 – 155,457 miles
  • 2023 – 154,300 miles
  • 2022 – 152,737 miles
  • 2021 – 152,111 miles
  • 2020 – 150,418 miles
  • 2019 – 143,812 miles
  • 2018 – 134,612 miles
  • 2017 – 123,519 miles
  • 2016 – 108,677 miles
  • 2015 – 94,912 miles
  • 2014 – 68,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,300 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,300 miles (+2,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,300 miles
    Test number
    783915934324
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  2. Pass160,346 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,346 miles
    Test number
    462153950335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,457 miles (+1,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,457 miles
    Test number
    228337401406
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,300 miles
    Test number
    892661877392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,300 miles (+1,563)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,300 miles
    Test number
    616530672211
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass152,737 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,737 miles
    Test number
    388921390746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,111 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,111 miles
    Test number
    293912709978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,418 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,418 miles
    Test number
    803314038587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,416 miles (+6,604)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,416 miles
    Test number
    174913605390
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,812 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    143,812 miles
    Test number
    980138323490
    • 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 forward joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail143,809 miles (+9,197)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,809 miles
    Test number
    916406186308
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 forward joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass134,612 miles (+6,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,612 miles
    Test number
    291129650445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass127,656 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    821281947260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,519 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,519 miles
    Test number
    153797403935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,738 miles (+661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    527272711251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stop lamp damage

  16. Pass116,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    333667914952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber worn/wearing
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side rear lamp lense damaged , but still legal
    • AdvisoryAdvise some damage to near side head lamp
    • AdvisoryAdvise some movement in off side front inner steering arm joint

  17. Fail116,077 miles (+7,400)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    754807397039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber worn/wearing
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side rear lamp lense damaged , but still legal
    • AdvisoryAdvise some damage to near side head lamp
    • AdvisoryAdvise some movement in off side front inner steering arm joint

  18. Pass108,677 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    309392703954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,853 miles
    Test number
    353163195987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,847 miles (+6,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    394359493960
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass94,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    374867577088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,908 miles (+14,023)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    782982851233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,885 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    417050825123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,908 miles (+14,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    368440734371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,656 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    248038424119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass53,725 miles (+1,681)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    535643014142
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass52,044 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    378371574074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Questions about S9 RKS

Does S9 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 RKS is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 RKS?
The MOT on S9 RKS is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 RKS done?
S9 RKS was recorded at 163,300 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 9,121 miles a year.
Has S9 RKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 RKS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S9 RKS 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 RKS find?
S9 RKS passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 4 advisories: electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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