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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

K44 GRSMOT history

K44 GRS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

K44 GRS white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,331 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 GRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 GRS was last recorded at 105,331 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,831 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,500 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,331 miles
  • 2025 – 101,831 miles
  • 2024 – 97,743 miles
  • 2023 – 97,029 miles
  • 2022 – 85,048 miles
  • 2021 – 80,053 miles
  • 2020 – 75,422 miles
  • 2019 – 65,319 miles
  • 2018 – 54,724 miles
  • 2017 – 42,700 miles
  • 2016 – 31,699 miles
  • 2015 – 20,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexible hoses . n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexible brake hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/r and o/s/r exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,331 miles (+3,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    493875894580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass101,831 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    201225006408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail101,381 miles (+3,638)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,381 miles
    Test number
    602360575150
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,743 miles (+714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    783101106988
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,029 miles (+11,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    702810750464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,048 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,048 miles
    Test number
    861461133704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,053 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    727548839788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexible hoses . n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexible brake hoses
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  8. Fail80,053 miles (+4,631)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    347938738372
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexible hoses . n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexible brake hoses
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  9. Pass75,422 miles (+10,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    680330896575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,319 miles (+10,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    950337163861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass54,724 miles (+12,024)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    998452193266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,700 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    446733081307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,699 miles (+11,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    105927210054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass20,647 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,647 miles
    Test number
    606786815001
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall and wear on the outer edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall and wear on outer edge

Questions about K44 GRS

Does K44 GRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 GRS is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 GRS?
The MOT on K44 GRS is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 GRS done?
K44 GRS was recorded at 105,331 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has K44 GRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 GRS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K44 GRS 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 GRS find?
K44 GRS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 2 more.

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