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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

RFN 3MOT history

RFN 3 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

RFN 3 black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,245 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFN 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFN 3 was last recorded at 108,245 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,237 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,245 miles
  • 2025 – 106,541 miles
  • 2024 – 104,702 miles
  • 2023 – 101,622 miles
  • 2022 – 98,048 miles
  • 2021 – 94,654 miles
  • 2020 – 91,465 miles
  • 2019 – 87,380 miles
  • 2018 – 83,973 miles
  • 2017 – 81,112 miles
  • 2016 – 78,116 miles
  • 2015 – 74,079 miles
  • 2014 – 63,113 miles
  • 2012 – 47,026 miles
  • 2011 – 35,118 miles
  • 2010 – 21,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,245 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,245 miles (+8)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    567163533339
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,237 miles (+1,696)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    195761619005
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,541 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,541 miles
    Test number
    411572848974
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail106,540 miles (+1,838)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    375505547856
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass104,702 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,702 miles
    Test number
    826696211267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail104,699 miles (+3,077)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    628071587464
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,622 miles (+3,574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,622 miles
    Test number
    961882772660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,048 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    249830412285
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail98,048 miles (+3,394)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    194038493434
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass94,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    320462480360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail94,654 miles (+3,189)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    817401790225
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass91,465 miles (+4,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,465 miles
    Test number
    719632069791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass87,380 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    401843003722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,973 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    729614435148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,112 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,112 miles
    Test number
    219185814355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass78,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,116 miles
    Test number
    366096842976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,116 miles (+4,037)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,116 miles
    Test number
    517109431388
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,079 miles (+10,966)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    568455685071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside front brake

  19. Pass63,113 miles (+16,087)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,113 miles
    Test number
    685622144017
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,026 miles (+11,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    406157892260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,118 miles (+14,113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    468828691240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    152635090298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RFN 3

What vehicle is registration RFN 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFN 3 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 Oct 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RFN 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFN 3 is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFN 3?
The MOT on RFN 3 is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFN 3 done?
RFN 3 was recorded at 108,245 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has RFN 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFN 3 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RFN 3 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 RFN 3 find?
RFN 3 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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