
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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
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
Pass132,546 miles (+4,491)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 132,546 miles
- Test number
- 914240880806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,055 miles (+11,200)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 128,055 miles
- Test number
- 965912456926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,855 miles (+11,007)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 116,855 miles
- Test number
- 695963694652
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass93,051 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 93,051 miles
- Test number
- 281850460178
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass86,333 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,333 miles
- Test number
- 323732801616
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass77,669 miles (+9,979)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 77,669 miles
- Test number
- 323196757047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,690 miles (+5,222)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,690 miles
- Test number
- 341394477705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,468 miles (+6,709)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 62,468 miles
- Test number
- 591277436659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,759 miles (+4,579)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 55,759 miles
- Test number
- 154763230650
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass42,597 miles (+19,953)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,597 miles
- Test number
- 137114134463
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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