
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc
V9 FADMOT history
V9 FAD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 88,448 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V9 FAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 29 May 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V9 FAD was last recorded at 88,448 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,128 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,320 miles
- Average per year
- 7,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,448 miles
- 2024 – 86,128 miles
- 2023 – 78,042 miles
- 2022 – 71,054 miles
- 2021 – 69,201 miles
- 2020 – 65,907 miles
- 2019 – 55,159 miles
- 2018 – 43,701 miles
- 2017 – 38,849 miles
- 2016 – 18,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight water ingress to both headlamps
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 12 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,448 miles (+2,320)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 88,448 miles
- Test number
- 742640517161
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight water ingress to both headlamps
Pass86,128 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,128 miles
- Test number
- 457886890016
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail86,128 miles (+8,086)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,128 miles
- Test number
- 330812882696
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass78,042 miles (+6,988)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 78,042 miles
- Test number
- 156930762692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,054 miles (+1,853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 71,054 miles
- Test number
- 646037105471
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,201 miles (+3,294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 69,201 miles
- Test number
- 181203386017
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both sides' (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Both sides front arm bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,907 miles (+10,748)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,907 miles
- Test number
- 591284862555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 55,159 miles
- Test number
- 349011624617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,158 miles (+11,457)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,158 miles
- Test number
- 995738047693
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass43,701 miles (+4,852)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,701 miles
- Test number
- 670855730085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,849 miles (+6,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,849 miles
- Test number
- 544166772503
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle body covers obscuring view of some items..
Pass32,818 miles (+14,375)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 32,818 miles
- Test number
- 377787115118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 18,443 miles
- Test number
- 920918890369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V9 FAD
- Does V9 FAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 FAD is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V9 FAD?
- The MOT on V9 FAD is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V9 FAD done?
- V9 FAD was recorded at 88,448 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,470 miles a year.
- Has V9 FAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V9 FAD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V9 FAD 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 V9 FAD find?
- V9 FAD passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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