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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

K44 LSCMOT history

K44 LSC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2020 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

K44 LSC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2020
Mileage
118,980 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 LSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K44 LSC was last recorded at 118,980 miles on 30 May 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,905 miles · 13 May 2019
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
1,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,980 miles
  • 2019 – 117,905 miles
  • 2018 – 116,606 miles
  • 2017 – 115,354 miles
  • 2016 – 113,930 miles
  • 2015 – 112,739 miles
  • 2014 – 111,535 miles
  • 2013 – 109,846 miles
  • 2012 – 108,858 miles
  • 2011 – 107,294 miles
  • 2009 – 105,369 miles
  • 2008 – 100,682 miles
  • 2007 – 95,562 miles
  • 2006 – 87,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,980 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear back brake plates corroded.(all 4)
  • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,980 miles (+1,075)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    369552024949
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear back brake plates corroded.(all 4)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass117,905 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    646880537681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,881 miles (+1,275)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,881 miles
    Test number
    965890745481
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,606 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    880353864328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,354 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,354 miles
    Test number
    122384965224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,930 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    414344129503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,739 miles (+1,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,739 miles
    Test number
    118671095444
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass111,535 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    456321894062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass109,846 miles (+988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    148460473445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  10. Pass108,858 miles (+1,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,858 miles
    Test number
    928697572085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass107,294 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    245326671082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Fail107,235 miles (+1,866)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    515125571037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  13. Pass105,369 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,369 miles
    Test number
    392949659408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,368 miles (+4,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    334376049249
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass100,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    112557468278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,682 miles (+5,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    371661168272
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass95,562 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,562 miles
    Test number
    760022777235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,230 miles
    Test number
    874814346223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 LSC

Does K44 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 LSC expired on 12 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 LSC?
The MOT on K44 LSC expired on 12 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 LSC done?
K44 LSC was recorded at 118,980 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 1,608 miles a year.
Has K44 LSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 LSC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 LSC 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 LSC find?
K44 LSC failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 9 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 13 more.

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