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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

S9 VOWMOT history

S9 VOW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

S9 VOW silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
125,441 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 VOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 VOW was last recorded at 125,441 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,389 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,052 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,441 miles
  • 2025 – 123,389 miles
  • 2024 – 120,351 miles
  • 2023 – 117,081 miles
  • 2022 – 113,937 miles
  • 2021 – 112,060 miles
  • 2020 – 108,756 miles
  • 2019 – 96,536 miles
  • 2018 – 94,240 miles
  • 2017 – 87,220 miles
  • 2016 – 79,626 miles
  • 2015 – 74,828 miles
  • 2014 – 71,140 miles
  • 2013 – 60,347 miles
  • 2012 – 45,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,441 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split/perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover split/perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover and under tray

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine cover and under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,441 miles (+2,052)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,441 miles
    Test number
    929125974956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover split/perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,389 miles (+3,038)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,389 miles
    Test number
    913066398126
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover split/perished

  3. Pass120,351 miles (+3,270)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    405529553576
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays

  4. Pass117,081 miles (+3,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,081 miles
    Test number
    569320213809
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray

  5. Pass113,937 miles (+1,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    245748952279
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays
    • AdvisoryStone chips on windscreen

  6. Pass112,060 miles (+3,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    733757438658
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  7. Pass108,756 miles (+12,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,756 miles
    Test number
    599167306004
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray

  8. Pass96,536 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    889148478612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,240 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    700673431007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,239 miles (+7,019)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    739981640825
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    851479661720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail87,220 miles (+7,594)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    866414178843
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass79,626 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    779279133815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint downward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass74,828 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,828 miles
    Test number
    803862353765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass71,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    928059354234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,140 miles (+25)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    225309554258
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  17. Pass71,115 miles (+10,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,115 miles
    Test number
    355051874192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,347 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    549373883156
    • NoteParkbrake slow to activate
    • NotePlay front wheel bearings

  19. Fail60,347 miles (+14,963)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    205052783154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside wiper smears screen
    • NoteParkbrake slow to activate
    • NotePlay front wheel bearings

  20. Pass45,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    195454492113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 VOW

Does S9 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 VOW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 VOW?
The MOT on S9 VOW is valid until 28 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 VOW done?
S9 VOW was recorded at 125,441 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has S9 VOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 VOW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S9 VOW 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 VOW find?
S9 VOW passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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