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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S3 RFXMOT history

S3 RFX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

S3 RFX black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
104,823 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RFX was last recorded at 104,823 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,480 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,343 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,823 miles
  • 2023 – 101,480 miles
  • 2022 – 97,280 miles
  • 2021 – 93,654 miles
  • 2020 – 91,777 miles
  • 2019 – 88,191 miles
  • 2018 – 86,521 miles
  • 2017 – 82,728 miles
  • 2015 – 77,083 miles
  • 2014 – 71,199 miles
  • 2013 – 64,191 miles
  • 2012 – 57,665 miles
  • 2011 – 49,984 miles
  • 2010 – 42,200 miles
  • 2009 – 30,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,823 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,823 miles
    Test number
    606900585368
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,823 miles (+3,343)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,823 miles
    Test number
    969295078669
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,480 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    855977348028
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,471 miles (+4,191)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    130362686883
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,280 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,280 miles
    Test number
    316013661153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,654 miles (+1,877)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    448328195365
    • AdvisoryFront air suspension operation noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F CV Boot weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,777 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,777 miles
    Test number
    486319329739
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  8. Pass88,191 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    335401611431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,521 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,521 miles
    Test number
    157879061480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,519 miles (+3,791)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    327582797222
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking air bag loose (2.4.D.2)

  11. Pass82,728 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    138900206852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,727 miles (+5,644)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    943567368533
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass77,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    908093275111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,083 miles (+5,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    937893075153
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass71,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    186428324107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,199 miles (+7,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    105987024174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass64,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,191 miles
    Test number
    538934043113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,191 miles (+6,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,191 miles
    Test number
    918353443187
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass57,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    366722652124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,665 miles (+7,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    107711752155
    • FailureNearside 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)

  21. Pass49,984 miles (+7,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,984 miles
    Test number
    215711341449
    • NoteParking brake travel excessive

  22. Pass42,200 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    424206140188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass30,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,658 miles
    Test number
    431466749110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RFX

Does S3 RFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 RFX expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 RFX?
The MOT on S3 RFX expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 RFX done?
S3 RFX was recorded at 104,823 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has S3 RFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RFX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 RFX 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 S3 RFX find?
S3 RFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both front tyres worn on edges; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in thick grease, and 2 more.

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