MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class A9BUS has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 121,612 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 13:32.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 13th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

A9BUS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH JULY 2027121,612 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 2026121,540 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JULY 202510TH JULY 2026115,617 MI
FAILED30TH JUNE 2025115,617 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Both Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED11TH JULY 202410TH JULY 2025106,917 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 20236TH JULY 202497,215 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges [require Wheel Alignment] (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Glow Plug Light On
PASSED7TH JULY 20226TH JULY 202388,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED28TH JUNE 202127TH JUNE 202280,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various Metal Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED28TH JUNE 202180,338 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various Metal Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20202ND AUGUST 202175,165 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Road Wheel Fractured At Bridge Over Valve (5.2.2 (a))
FAILED31ST JULY 202075,165 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Marked Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Marked Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Road Wheel Fractured At Bridge Over Valve (5.2.2 (a))
PASSED5TH JUNE 201931ST JULY 202071,902 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201817TH MAY 201965,666 MI
PASSED5TH MAY 201717TH MAY 201853,470 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201617TH MAY 201743,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Split On Inner Wall
PASSED18TH MAY 201517TH MAY 201632,580 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 201532,580 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED12TH MAY 201411TH MAY 201520,048 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201327TH NOVEMBER 201416,477 MI
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201316,475 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201315,544 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A9BUS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

A9BUS MOT Comments

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A9BUS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 121,612 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,154 miles

A9BUS FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class with registration A9BUS was manufactured on Wednesday 30th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 121,612 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 7,154 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A9BUS has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz S-Class has had 15 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does A9BUS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 A9BUS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A9BUS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 A9BUS does have Tax. Read more

When does A9BUS Tax expire?

The current Tax for A9BUS will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A9BUS MOT expire?

The current MOT for A9BUS will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 13th July 2027. Read more

When did A9BUS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A9BUS was on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 13:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A9BUS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for A9BUS we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A9BUS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for A9BUS we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A9BUS done?

The odometer reading for A9BUS at the last MOT in July 2026 was 121,612 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,154 miles per year. Read more

How old is A9BUS?

The vehicle A9BUS was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th September 2009. Read more

What colour is A9BUS?

The official colour of A9BUS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A9BUS have?

A9BUS has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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