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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

T88 RSOMOT history

T88 RSO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,464 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 RSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 RSO was last recorded at 98,464 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,450 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,464 miles
  • 2024 – 98,450 miles
  • 2023 – 98,044 miles
  • 2022 – 95,134 miles
  • 2021 – 91,973 miles
  • 2019 – 88,990 miles
  • 2018 – 85,495 miles
  • 2017 – 82,685 miles
  • 2016 – 80,788 miles
  • 2015 – 79,386 miles
  • 2014 – 74,433 miles
  • 2013 – 71,444 miles
  • 2012 – 69,624 miles
  • 2011 – 59,176 miles
  • 2010 – 38,202 miles
  • 2009 – 30,620 miles
  • 2007 – 27,258 miles
  • 2006 – 25,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,464 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,464 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    407387338562
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,464 miles (+14)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    244065141890
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,450 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    543230236815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,044 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,044 miles
    Test number
    662383124535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,134 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    869701810925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    472066896943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,973 miles (+2,983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    455588124666
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,990 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    740007894960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,495 miles (+2,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    181423348965
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,685 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    466248372606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front coupling

  11. Fail82,679 miles (+1,891)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,679 miles
    Test number
    884403325014
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front coupling

  12. Pass80,788 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    228943333799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,386 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    209571745145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,433 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    497947174080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,102 miles (+2,658)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    968371654029
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass71,444 miles (+1,820)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,444 miles
    Test number
    558554543073
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSrs light on

  17. Pass69,624 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    846997982194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise air bag light on dash

  18. Fail69,624 miles (+10,448)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    726946882185
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise air bag light on dash

  19. Pass59,176 miles (+20,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    387536551003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,202 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,202 miles
    Test number
    451966840038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriated
    • NoteO/S Front headlamp clip broken-not effecting beam image

  21. Fail38,202 miles (+7,582)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,202 miles
    Test number
    504276440026
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriated
    • NoteO/S Front headlamp clip broken-not effecting beam image

  22. Pass30,620 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    902723629097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,258 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,258 miles
    Test number
    983057487140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,475 miles
    Test number
    904023836133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 RSO

Does T88 RSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 RSO expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 RSO?
The MOT on T88 RSO expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 RSO done?
T88 RSO was recorded at 98,464 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has T88 RSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 RSO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 RSO 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 T88 RSO find?
T88 RSO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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