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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

S9 UKPMOT history

S9 UKP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,270 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 UKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 UKP was last recorded at 72,270 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2013: 21,189 miles, lower than 110,172 miles on 1 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,012 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,258 miles
Average per year
796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,270 miles
  • 2024 – 70,012 miles
  • 2023 – 56,428 miles
  • 2022 – 47,296 miles
  • 2021 – 31,308 miles
  • 2018 – 26,711 miles
  • 2017 – 25,371 miles
  • 2016 – 24,358 miles
  • 2015 – 23,246 miles
  • 2014 – 22,059 miles
  • 2013 – 21,212 miles
  • 2012 – 110,172 miles
  • 2011 – 105,631 miles
  • 2010 – 100,475 miles
  • 2009 – 93,856 miles
  • 2008 – 82,268 miles
  • 2007 – 73,230 miles
  • 2006 – 61,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,270 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,270 miles (+2,258)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    427514563508
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,012 miles (+13,584)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    666206928133
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,428 miles (+9,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,428 miles
    Test number
    296227667568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass47,296 miles (+15,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    943465845747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass31,308 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    376858569854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,711 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    341040957377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,371 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,371 miles
    Test number
    173124917953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail25,365 miles (+1,007)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    583672926433
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken at gearbox area (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass24,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,358 miles
    Test number
    238769747928
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken

  10. Fail24,358 miles (+1,112)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,358 miles
    Test number
    365192832904
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken

  11. Pass23,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    137059948004
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  12. Fail23,246 miles (+1,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    963832520909
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  13. Pass22,059 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    255842884228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEML light indicates a fault
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken but system still adquately supported
    • NoteOffside front anti rolll bar link rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in free play

  14. Fail22,059 miles (+847)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    965749274296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEML light indicates a fault
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken but system still adquately supported
    • NoteOffside front anti rolll bar link rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in free play

  15. Pass21,212 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    366891063424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,189 miles (-88,983)2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,189 miles
    Test number
    388580363444
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass110,172 miles (+83)14 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,172 miles
    Test number
    696535972275
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...
    • NoteBODYWORK DAMAGED ...
    • NoteFULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS ...
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail110,089 miles (+4,458)3 failures14 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    705350772277
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...
    • NoteBODYWORK DAMAGED ...
    • NoteFULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS ...
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass105,631 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    607234461252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail105,647 miles (+16)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    798154661250
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail105,631 miles (+5,156)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    358652361401
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass100,475 miles (+6,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    123464380250
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,856 miles (+11,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,856 miles
    Test number
    172834879270
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass82,268 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    210193778251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,230 miles (+11,665)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,230 miles
    Test number
    252748077286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,565 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    502017776294
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass61,565 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    913847276225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,598 miles
    Test number
    273337066025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 UKP

Does S9 UKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 UKP is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S9 UKP?
The MOT on S9 UKP is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 UKP done?
S9 UKP was recorded at 72,270 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 796 miles a year.
Has S9 UKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 UKP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on S9 UKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 UKP find?
S9 UKP passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust corroded, and 6 more.

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