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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

S28 ORWMOT history

S28 ORW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
138,172 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 ORW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 ORW was last recorded at 138,172 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,826 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,346 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,172 miles
  • 2025 – 135,826 miles
  • 2024 – 131,675 miles
  • 2023 – 129,711 miles
  • 2022 – 128,485 miles
  • 2021 – 126,249 miles
  • 2014 – 125,064 miles
  • 2013 – 122,290 miles
  • 2012 – 119,264 miles
  • 2011 – 116,103 miles
  • 2009 – 114,953 miles
  • 2008 – 110,023 miles
  • 2007 – 106,442 miles
  • 2006 – 99,618 miles
  • 2005 – 90,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,172 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,172 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    138,172 miles
    Test number
    687442808883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    898844162826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,826 miles (+378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    756487888522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail135,448 miles (+3,773)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,448 miles
    Test number
    802798703396
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,675 miles (+1,964)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,675 miles
    Test number
    578228051963
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside front & rear
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,711 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,711 miles
    Test number
    472455471524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,485 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,485 miles
    Test number
    132237771155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,249 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    752200214652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,064 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,064 miles
    Test number
    325045644285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail125,021 miles (+2,731)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    988179934215
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass122,290 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    847024373259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail122,287 miles (+3,023)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,287 miles
    Test number
    835409863208
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail119,264 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    267589312207
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass119,264 miles (+3,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    939339012238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass116,103 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    588590901281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail116,075 miles (+1,122)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    737157381110
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear Discs Badly Corroded On Both Sides.

  17. Pass114,953 miles (+4,930)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,953 miles
    Test number
    453154499268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside front headlamp aims on lowest limits.

  18. Pass110,023 miles (+3,581)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,023 miles
    Test number
    764804298259
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass106,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    360378597257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,442 miles (+6,824)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    733408297241
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread
    • NoteN/side wiper blade split

  21. Pass99,618 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    331316496426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,594 miles (+9,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    161304586213
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Fail90,400 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    274145885231
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sills not fully checked due to sill covers

  24. Pass90,400 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    400155485277
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sills not fully checked due to sill covers

Questions about S28 ORW

Does S28 ORW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ORW is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 ORW?
The MOT on S28 ORW is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 ORW done?
S28 ORW was recorded at 138,172 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has S28 ORW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 ORW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 ORW 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 ORW find?
S28 ORW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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