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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S28 RFTMOT history

S28 RFT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S28 RFT black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,169 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 RFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 RFT was last recorded at 139,169 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,166 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,169 miles
  • 2025 – 132,546 miles
  • 2024 – 128,055 miles
  • 2023 – 116,855 miles
  • 2022 – 105,848 miles
  • 2021 – 93,051 miles
  • 2020 – 86,333 miles
  • 2019 – 77,669 miles
  • 2018 – 67,690 miles
  • 2017 – 62,468 miles
  • 2016 – 55,759 miles
  • 2015 – 51,180 miles
  • 2014 – 42,597 miles
  • 2012 – 22,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,169 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet open warning light on when bonnet is closedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,169 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,169 miles
    Test number
    896485367307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet open warning light on when bonnet is closed
  2. Fail139,166 miles (+6,620)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,166 miles
    Test number
    181645468643
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBonnet open warning light on when bonnet is closed
  3. Pass132,546 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,546 miles
    Test number
    914240880806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,055 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,055 miles
    Test number
    965912456926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,855 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    695963694652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,848 miles (+12,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    438854629904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass93,051 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    281850460178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,049 miles (+6,716)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    462955618710
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/40/21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass86,333 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,333 miles
    Test number
    323732801616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,207 miles (+8,538)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    333346299242
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass77,669 miles (+9,979)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,669 miles
    Test number
    323196757047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,690 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,690 miles
    Test number
    341394477705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,468 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,468 miles
    Test number
    591277436659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,759 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    154763230650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,180 miles (+8,583)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    975768255024
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
  16. Pass42,597 miles (+19,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,597 miles
    Test number
    137114134463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,644 miles
    Test number
    929701852001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 RFT

Does S28 RFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 RFT is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 RFT?
The MOT on S28 RFT is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 RFT done?
S28 RFT was recorded at 139,169 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,232 miles a year.
Has S28 RFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 RFT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 RFT 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 RFT find?
S28 RFT passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper spring mount; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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