
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,151 cc
K44 SDHMOT history
K44 SDH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 148,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 148,486 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K44 SDH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K44 SDH was last recorded at 148,486 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Sept 2016: 106,704 miles, lower than 106,842 miles on 28 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,364 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 122 miles
- Average per year
- 5,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,486 miles
- 2024 – 141,301 miles
- 2023 – 138,154 miles
- 2022 – 135,574 miles
- 2021 – 132,106 miles
- 2020 – 126,025 miles
- 2019 – 115,573 miles
- 2018 – 108,722 miles
- 2017 – 108,417 miles
- 2016 – 106,704 miles
- 2015 – 106,842 miles
- 2014 – 105,711 miles
- 2013 – 103,257 miles
- 2012 – 100,080 miles
- 2011 – 92,306 miles
- 2010 – 86,814 miles
- 2009 – 84,326 miles
- 2008 – 70,886 miles
- 2006 – 47,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2010–2015
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
31 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,486 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 148,486 miles
- Test number
- 181280561671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,364 miles (+7,063)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,364 miles
- Test number
- 624803838891
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass141,301 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 141,301 miles
- Test number
- 874691842270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,283 miles (+8)8 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,283 miles
- Test number
- 166940861429
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chafing on offside front brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on switch incomplete and all functions affected (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFull beam switch will not hold full beam on
Fail141,275 miles (+3,121)2 dangerous10 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,275 miles
- Test number
- 225724191197
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill, corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill, corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass138,154 miles (+2,580)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 138,154 miles
- Test number
- 399838274045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,574 miles (+3,468)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 135,574 miles
- Test number
- 647374102945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,106 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 132,106 miles
- Test number
- 766570638934
- AdvisoryNearside Rear plastic wing missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,106 miles (+6,081)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,106 miles
- Test number
- 150849027705
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear plastic wing missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,025 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,025 miles
- Test number
- 982189560035
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel mud guard missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail126,025 miles (+10,452)3 dangerous11 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,025 miles
- Test number
- 690178279249
- DangerousNearside Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll outline marker lamps not working both nearside and offside including nearside upper on top of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind rear light unit (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel mud guard missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,573 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 115,573 miles
- Test number
- 656843667458
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear light light lens slightly cracked /damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail115,573 miles (+6,851)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,573 miles
- Test number
- 944047369149
- Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure secured with cable-tie (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear light light lens slightly cracked /damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,722 miles (+305)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 108,722 miles
- Test number
- 309447603640
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cab area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner & outer chassis leg area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTipper body area's corroding
Pass108,417 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 108,417 miles
- Test number
- 829450989774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside chassis - various suspension mount area's
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged
Fail108,407 miles (+1,703)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,407 miles
- Test number
- 232900408969
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mount - marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside chassis - various suspension mount area's
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged
Pass106,704 miles (-138)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 106,704 miles
- Test number
- 162112720037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,842 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 106,842 miles
- Test number
- 364375889090
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail106,842 miles (+1,131)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,842 miles
- Test number
- 699700075308
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass105,711 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 105,711 miles
- Test number
- 755144434294
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail105,711 miles (+2,454)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,711 miles
- Test number
- 906463034289
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass103,257 miles (+3,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 103,257 miles
- Test number
- 866326233290
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass100,080 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 100,080 miles
- Test number
- 178623572225
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail100,080 miles (+7,774)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,080 miles
- Test number
- 455922662292
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass92,306 miles (+324)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 92,306 miles
- Test number
- 355986181226
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch damaged
Fail91,982 miles (+5,168)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,982 miles
- Test number
- 115759461238
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch damaged/part missing
Pass86,814 miles (+2,488)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 86,814 miles
- Test number
- 532397840368
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs deteriorated
- NoteNsr wheel arch damaged
Fail84,326 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,326 miles
- Test number
- 384384019343
- Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass84,326 miles (+13,440)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 84,326 miles
- Test number
- 681514119396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,886 miles (+23,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 70,886 miles
- Test number
- 672046338182
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 47,762 miles
- Test number
- 983512536330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K44 SDH
- Does K44 SDH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 SDH is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K44 SDH?
- The MOT on K44 SDH is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K44 SDH done?
- K44 SDH was recorded at 148,486 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
- Has K44 SDH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K44 SDH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on K44 SDH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K44 SDH find?
- K44 SDH passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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