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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

RG 4848MOT history

RG 4848 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 173,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

RG 4848 silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,638 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RG 4848
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RG 4848 was last recorded at 173,638 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,636 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,638 miles
  • 2025 – 165,796 miles
  • 2024 – 157,850 miles
  • 2023 – 151,342 miles
  • 2022 – 143,172 miles
  • 2021 – 134,825 miles
  • 2020 – 129,627 miles
  • 2019 – 120,363 miles
  • 2018 – 111,785 miles
  • 2017 – 103,808 miles
  • 2016 – 95,555 miles
  • 2015 – 86,329 miles
  • 2014 – 75,003 miles
  • 2013 – 64,763 miles
  • 2012 – 52,912 miles
  • 2011 – 43,041 miles
  • 2009 – 36,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,638 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise removal of all underside covers and inner wheel arch covers for a full corrosion checkRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn at inner edge of treadRecorded 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.

  • Spare tyre defective deflated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,638 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,638 miles
    Test number
    625789695472
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
    • AdvisoryAdvise removal of all underside covers and inner wheel arch covers for a full corrosion check
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn at inner edge of tread

  2. Fail173,636 miles (+7,840)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,636 miles
    Test number
    255272870730
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at upper arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at upper arm rear mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
    • AdvisoryAdvise removal of all underside covers and inner wheel arch covers for a full corrosion check
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn at inner edge of tread

  3. Pass165,796 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,796 miles
    Test number
    647014710774
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn at inner edge if tread

  4. Fail165,794 miles (+7,944)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,794 miles
    Test number
    554348857984
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn at inner edge if tread

  5. Pass157,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,850 miles
    Test number
    931630807755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,849 miles (+6,507)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,849 miles
    Test number
    868164081903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at top arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated

  7. Pass151,342 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,342 miles
    Test number
    993753101303
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated

  8. Fail151,307 miles (+8,135)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,307 miles
    Test number
    282721595081
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking leak at fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated

  9. Pass143,172 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,172 miles
    Test number
    415787356293
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail143,162 miles (+8,337)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,162 miles
    Test number
    840017570943
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at upper suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,825 miles
    Test number
    209622274789
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge

  12. Fail134,820 miles (+5,193)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    715662459597
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge

  13. Pass129,627 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    445578431001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail129,625 miles (+9,262)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,625 miles
    Test number
    220905211534
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

  15. Pass120,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    711917254430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail120,363 miles (+8,578)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    595036458492
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass111,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    749367162748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail111,785 miles (+7,977)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    273791501322
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass103,808 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    169069120642
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail103,632 miles (+8,077)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,632 miles
    Test number
    389196184935
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass95,555 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,555 miles
    Test number
    744589588936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,329 miles (+283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    916127055073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes starting to corrode

  23. Fail86,046 miles (+11,043)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    456044745056
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes starting to corrode

  24. Pass75,003 miles (+10,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    898986154071
    • NoteVarious brake pipes starting to corrode

  25. Fail64,763 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    365912653057
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass64,763 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    476712753019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,912 miles (+9,871)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    728844952018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,041 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    295467861033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,040 miles (+6,948)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    527723061018
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass36,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,092 miles
    Test number
    452305599235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RG 4848

What vehicle is registration RG 4848 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RG 4848 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 27 Oct 2006. 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 RG 4848 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RG 4848 is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RG 4848?
The MOT on RG 4848 is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RG 4848 done?
RG 4848 was recorded at 173,638 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has RG 4848 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RG 4848 has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RG 4848 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 RG 4848 find?
RG 4848 passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; spare tyre defective under inflated, and 2 more.

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