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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

S9 VSSMOT history

S9 VSS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

S9 VSS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,182 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 VSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 VSS was last recorded at 178,182 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 9,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,791 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,391 miles
Average per year
12,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,182 miles
  • 2024 – 168,791 miles
  • 2023 – 148,457 miles
  • 2022 – 123,120 miles
  • 2021 – 104,447 miles
  • 2020 – 103,281 miles
  • 2019 – 89,075 miles
  • 2018 – 67,858 miles
  • 2017 – 54,927 miles
  • 2016 – 46,455 miles
  • 2015 – 40,245 miles
  • 2014 – 32,923 miles
  • 2013 – 26,112 miles
  • 2012 – 20,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine trims fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,182 miles (+9,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,182 miles
    Test number
    497521263362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  2. Pass168,791 miles (+20,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,791 miles
    Test number
    284610473375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,457 miles (+25,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,457 miles
    Test number
    120138633319
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,120 miles (+18,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    224151113648
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,447 miles
    Test number
    621090932130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,447 miles (+1,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,447 miles
    Test number
    930552764711
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,281 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    145990699750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted

  8. Fail103,278 miles (+14,203)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    125386067231
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted

  9. Pass89,075 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    722831009352
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 /3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5/3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail89,075 miles (+21,217)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    721837922663
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 /3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5/3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass67,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    514569251008
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryFront pads approx. 50%worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail67,858 miles (+12,931)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    452279289356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryFront pads approx. 50%worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass54,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    770356468398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,927 miles (+8,472)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    796081629105
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass46,455 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    183824670654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    257477955144
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread perishing

  17. Fail40,245 miles (+7,322)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    505567155117
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread perishing

  18. Pass32,923 miles (+6,811)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    205320164416
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyre treads perishing
    • NoteFront wiper blades noisy

  19. Pass26,112 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,112 miles
    Test number
    248664513216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    179467072252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 VSS

Does S9 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 VSS is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S9 VSS?
The MOT on S9 VSS is valid until 22 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 VSS done?
S9 VSS was recorded at 178,182 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 12,004 miles a year.
Has S9 VSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 VSS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S9 VSS 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 VSS find?
S9 VSS passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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