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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

T9 VLAMOT history

T9 VLA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 27 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,953 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 VLA was last recorded at 156,953 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2015: 63,322 miles, lower than 132,431 miles on 25 Jun 2014.

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
156,928 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
10,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,953 miles
  • 2025 – 152,645 miles
  • 2024 – 142,661 miles
  • 2023 – 119,345 miles
  • 2022 – 111,828 miles
  • 2021 – 107,660 miles
  • 2020 – 102,994 miles
  • 2019 – 96,837 miles
  • 2018 – 89,375 miles
  • 2017 – 82,149 miles
  • 2016 – 73,404 miles
  • 2015 – 63,322 miles
  • 2014 – 132,431 miles
  • 2013 – 101,613 miles
  • 2012 – 51,764 miles
  • 2011 – 983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,953 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,953 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,953 miles
    Test number
    105362754005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,928 miles (+4,283)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,928 miles
    Test number
    380795000246
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass152,645 miles (+9,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,645 miles
    Test number
    792053426453
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass142,661 miles (+23,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,661 miles
    Test number
    588775919043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,345 miles (+7,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,345 miles
    Test number
    748883715304
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 ON LEGAL LIMMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,828 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    727079904207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,660 miles (+4,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,660 miles
    Test number
    838222862924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,994 miles (+6,157)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    754483280348
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,837 miles (+7,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    363700292862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,375 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    207040474990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,149 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    838257653126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,404 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    289010493031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail73,403 miles (+10,081)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    689601696968
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,322 miles (-69,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    819992195164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,431 miles (+30,818)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,431 miles
    Test number
    589706174115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,613 miles (+49,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    698914783171
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass51,764 miles (+50,781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    205926382166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    983 miles
    Test number
    998252881110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 VLA

Does T9 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 VLA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 VLA?
The MOT on T9 VLA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 VLA done?
T9 VLA was recorded at 156,953 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 10,235 miles a year.
Has T9 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 VLA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 VLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T9 VLA find?
T9 VLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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