Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc
K44 KOWMOT history
K44 KOW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 180,756 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K44 KOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K44 KOW was last recorded at 180,756 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 2,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 177,998 miles · 19 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,758 miles
- Average per year
- 8,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,756 miles
- 2024 – 177,998 miles
- 2023 – 173,734 miles
- 2022 – 170,708 miles
- 2021 – 168,232 miles
- 2020 – 166,121 miles
- 2019 – 148,304 miles
- 2018 – 141,543 miles
- 2017 – 132,893 miles
- 2016 – 128,638 miles
- 2015 – 120,977 miles
- 2014 – 109,648 miles
- 2013 – 96,039 miles
- 2012 – 80,512 miles
- 2011 – 66,939 miles
- 2010 – 53,816 miles
- 2009 – 39,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,756 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,756 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 180,756 miles
- Test number
- 534909470223
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail180,749 miles (+2,751)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,749 miles
- Test number
- 204357201563
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass177,998 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 177,998 miles
- Test number
- 382794102217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail177,990 miles (+4,256)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,990 miles
- Test number
- 831784305427
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass173,734 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 173,734 miles
- Test number
- 713704480567
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail173,734 miles (+3,026)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,734 miles
- Test number
- 654887497525
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass170,708 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 170,708 miles
- Test number
- 364446631814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail170,703 miles (+2,471)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,703 miles
- Test number
- 835129635798
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass168,232 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 168,232 miles
- Test number
- 941715058644
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass166,121 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 166,121 miles
- Test number
- 551497476963
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both front tyres on 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edges will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside plate lamp has a camera stuck to it obscuring 50% of light output
Fail166,061 miles (+17,757)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,061 miles
- Test number
- 147134324409
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both front tyres on 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edges will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside plate lamp has a camera stuck to it obscuring 50% of light output
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass148,304 miles (+105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 148,304 miles
- Test number
- 813099307026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail148,199 miles (+6,656)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,199 miles
- Test number
- 743949163411
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding appears to be something loose inside offside rear brake drum (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass141,543 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 141,543 miles
- Test number
- 233173047107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,441 miles (+8,548)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,441 miles
- Test number
- 442341406923
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump sound! (8.2.3)
Pass132,893 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 132,893 miles
- Test number
- 161251885827
- AdvisoryBoth front C/V boots have pin holes
- AdvisoryFront and rear pads have about 5,000 miles left
Pass128,638 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 128,638 miles
- Test number
- 200641125991
- AdvisoryHand brake balance poor
Fail126,428 miles (+5,451)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,428 miles
- Test number
- 814245180216
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
- AdvisoryHand brake balance poor
Pass120,977 miles (+11,329)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 120,977 miles
- Test number
- 146925945070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,648 miles (+13,609)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 109,648 miles
- Test number
- 468052444076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre is perished
Pass96,039 miles (+15,527)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 96,039 miles
- Test number
- 249131353027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,512 miles (+13,573)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 80,512 miles
- Test number
- 418349432055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDamage to under boby
Pass66,939 miles (+13,123)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 66,939 miles
- Test number
- 337612441063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,816 miles (+14,610)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,816 miles
- Test number
- 730544950081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 39,206 miles
- Test number
- 830205159092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K44 KOW
- Does K44 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K44 KOW expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K44 KOW?
- The MOT on K44 KOW expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K44 KOW done?
- K44 KOW was recorded at 180,756 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 8,769 miles a year.
- Has K44 KOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K44 KOW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on K44 KOW 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 KOW find?
- K44 KOW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded filler; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.
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