Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc
S28 OAEMOT history
S28 OAE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 147,890 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 OAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 OAE was last recorded at 147,890 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 4,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,244 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,646 miles
- Average per year
- 2,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,890 miles
- 2025 – 143,244 miles
- 2023 – 135,354 miles
- 2022 – 126,068 miles
- 2021 – 115,311 miles
- 2020 – 112,340 miles
- 2019 – 106,925 miles
- 2017 – 105,549 miles
- 2016 – 103,042 miles
- 2013 – 102,907 miles
- 2011 – 102,659 miles
- 2010 – 101,610 miles
- 2008 – 101,542 miles
- 2007 – 100,120 miles
- 2006 – 98,663 miles
- 2005 – 95,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Centre brake light inop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,890 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 147,890 miles
- Test number
- 878703251221
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,890 miles (+4,646)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,890 miles
- Test number
- 380206694507
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,244 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 143,244 miles
- Test number
- 517541513105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light inop
Fail143,244 miles (+7,890)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,244 miles
- Test number
- 517811722996
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light inop
Pass135,354 miles (+9,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 135,354 miles
- Test number
- 210383204997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,068 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 126,068 miles
- Test number
- 137812367017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,065 miles (+10,754)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,065 miles
- Test number
- 646086082916
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass115,311 miles (+2,971)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 115,311 miles
- Test number
- 156419886972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,340 miles (+5,415)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 112,340 miles
- Test number
- 770364533402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear ABS RING BROKEN
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,925 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 106,925 miles
- Test number
- 466113108062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,922 miles (+1,373)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,922 miles
- Test number
- 532962020753
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,549 miles (+896)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 105,549 miles
- Test number
- 625450356303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,653 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 104,653 miles
- Test number
- 444190647906
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,042 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,042 miles
- Test number
- 497541185165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,907 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 102,907 miles
- Test number
- 319981273135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,659 miles (+1,049)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 102,659 miles
- Test number
- 359767751486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 101,610 miles
- Test number
- 620449550272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,610 miles (+68)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,610 miles
- Test number
- 631557850259
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass101,542 miles (+1,422)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 101,542 miles
- Test number
- 684010288245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 100,120 miles
- Test number
- 844283787210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,120 miles (+1,457)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,120 miles
- Test number
- 784288777288
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass98,663 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 98,663 miles
- Test number
- 380048656257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 95,193 miles
- Test number
- 582393975276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 OAE
- Does S28 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 OAE is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 OAE?
- The MOT on S28 OAE is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 OAE done?
- S28 OAE was recorded at 147,890 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
- Has S28 OAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 OAE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S28 OAE 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 S28 OAE find?
- S28 OAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 6 more.
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