RFN3 - MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, often referred to simply as the S-Class, stands as the flagship luxury sedan from the renowned German automaker Mercedes-Benz. Known for its innovation and craftsmanship, the S-Class has been a symbol of automotive excellence since its inception in the late 1950s. Manufactured in Germany, recent models showcase advanced technology, refined comfort, and impressive performance, making it a favourite among executives and luxury car enthusiasts alike. Key features typically include cutting-edge safety systems, luxurious interiors, and powerful engine options, all designed to deliver a seamless driving experience. As a flagship model, the S-Class continues to set standards in the luxury segment, reflecting Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to engineering excellence and innovation.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
This is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, registration RFN3, registered in October 2007. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 2987cc diesel engine, emitting approximately 228 g CO2 per km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until 2 April 2026, with the latest test conducted on 18 March 2025. The recorded mileage is 106,541 miles. The MOT included advisories such as deterioration of the rear registration plate, brake pedal wear, slightly deteriorated rear brake hoses, slight play in the offside front wheel bearing, and minor play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. Additionally, the offside front tyre has a minor cut not reaching the ply. No urgent issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,541 mi
Expires: 02 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Failed - 17 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,540 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 03 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,702 mi
Expires: 02 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 27 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,699 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 23 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,622 mi
Expires: 28 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 23 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,048 mi
Expires: 28 March 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Failed - 23 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,048 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Passed - 29 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,654 mi
Expires: 28 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 25 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,654 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 12 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,465 mi
Expires: 28 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 29 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,380 mi
Expires: 28 March 2020
Passed - 19 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,973 mi
Expires: 28 March 2019
Passed - 20 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,112 mi
Expires: 28 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 29 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,116 mi
Expires: 28 March 2017
Failed - 29 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,116 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Passed - 26 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,079 mi
Expires: 25 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,113 mi
Expires: 10 February 2015
Passed - 23 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,026 mi
Expires: 24 October 2013
Passed - 25 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,118 mi
Expires: 24 October 2012
Passed - 22 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,005 mi
Expires: 23 October 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RFN3?
The MOT expires on 02 April 2026.
What is the tax status of RFN3?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of RFN3?
This is a 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2987cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RFN3?
This vehicle produces 228 g/km of CO2 emissions.