Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

K44 NJJMOT history

K44 NJJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

K44 NJJ black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,167 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,969 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for K44 NJJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
K44 NJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 NJJ was last recorded at 100,167 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2008: 19,452 miles, lower than 65,235 miles on 20 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,073 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
1,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,167 miles
  • 2025 – 98,073 miles
  • 2024 – 95,827 miles
  • 2023 – 91,308 miles
  • 2021 – 71,822 miles
  • 2020 – 68,767 miles
  • 2019 – 65,750 miles
  • 2018 – 63,256 miles
  • 2017 – 59,570 miles
  • 2016 – 54,129 miles
  • 2015 – 49,531 miles
  • 2014 – 43,803 miles
  • 2013 – 38,512 miles
  • 2012 – 34,001 miles
  • 2011 – 31,729 miles
  • 2010 – 29,386 miles
  • 2009 – 25,328 miles
  • 2008 – 20,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,167 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • ENGINE LIGHT ON.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED X1(METAL MOUNT).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • SUSPECT NOISES FROM AUXILIARY DRIVE/FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,167 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    526777060682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass98,073 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,073 miles
    Test number
    135961222591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,827 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    120885422655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail95,732 miles (+4,424)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    675762214659
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,308 miles (+19,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    224999678846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,822 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    309317220128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,767 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    595399754491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,750 miles (+2,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    407900495170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to go bald on edge. 275/35ZR18 99W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to go bald on edge. 275/35ZR18 99W (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,256 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    979497999451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,254 miles (+3,684)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    457412821165
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    477478526868
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED X1(METAL MOUNT).
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySUSPECT NOISES FROM AUXILIARY DRIVE/FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail59,570 miles (+5,441)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    294063504944
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt THRUST ARM BALL JOINT SEAL. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED X1(METAL MOUNT).
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySUSPECT NOISES FROM AUXILIARY DRIVE/FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass54,129 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    300569313114
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryEml

  14. Fail54,127 miles (+4,596)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    914637075600
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryEml

  15. Pass49,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    737525054211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,531 miles (+5,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    544808800490
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass43,803 miles (+5,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,803 miles
    Test number
    346260864494
    • NoteEml on

  18. Pass38,512 miles (+4,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    645082563205
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass34,001 miles (+2,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    777473882250
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall condition

  20. Pass31,729 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    837645181210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,386 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    193916780219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,328 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,328 miles
    Test number
    232128679286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,241 miles
    Test number
    270737178213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,240 miles (+788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    710477578280
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass19,452 miles (-45,783)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,452 miles
    Test number
    860297408257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,235 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    400072078194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass65,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    842872978166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 NJJ

Does K44 NJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 NJJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 NJJ?
The MOT on K44 NJJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 NJJ done?
K44 NJJ was recorded at 100,167 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,969 miles a year.
Has K44 NJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 NJJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K44 NJJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K44 NJJ find?
K44 NJJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

Related registrations

Browse all K44N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.