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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.

V9 FAD black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass88,448 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass78,042 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,042 miles
    Test number
    156930762692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass55,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    349011624617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass43,701 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    670855730085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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..
  12. Pass32,818 miles (+14,375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,818 miles
    Test number
    377787115118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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