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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

K44 DTSMOT history

K44 DTS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

K44 DTS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,087 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K44 DTS was last recorded at 127,087 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,676 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,411 miles
Average per year
8,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,087 miles
  • 2025 – 122,676 miles
  • 2024 – 118,571 miles
  • 2023 – 112,891 miles
  • 2022 – 106,239 miles
  • 2021 – 93,971 miles
  • 2020 – 79,331 miles
  • 2019 – 65,358 miles
  • 2018 – 54,761 miles
  • 2017 – 47,304 miles
  • 2016 – 39,814 miles
  • 2015 – 29,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,087 miles
  • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at back (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,087 miles (+4,411)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,087 miles
    Test number
    534809260067
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,676 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,676 miles
    Test number
    418847984067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,612 miles (+4,041)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,612 miles
    Test number
    629649902368
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  4. Pass118,571 miles (+5,680)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    266022614397
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
  5. Pass112,891 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    998383504711
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp cracked,close to failing.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
  6. Fail112,890 miles (+6,651)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    270083514707
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp cracked,close to failing.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
  7. Pass106,239 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    111462760709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
  8. Fail106,237 miles (+12,266)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    459084354923
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
  9. Pass93,971 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    847313576956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,633 miles (+14,302)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    980519878773
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass79,331 miles (+13,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    284072350584
    • 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))
  12. Pass65,358 miles (+10,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    690629645559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,761 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    160010008217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,304 miles (+7,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    145079195120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,814 miles (+10,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    469702813264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass29,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    995038350293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 DTS

Does K44 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 DTS is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K44 DTS?
The MOT on K44 DTS is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 DTS done?
K44 DTS was recorded at 127,087 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 8,839 miles a year.
Has K44 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 DTS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 DTS 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 K44 DTS find?
K44 DTS failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust system insecure centre clamp; offside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at back; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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