Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 3,222 cc
K44 SWHMOT history
K44 SWH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 142,238 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,594 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K44 SWH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K44 SWH was last recorded at 142,238 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 4,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,125 miles · 13 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,113 miles
- Average per year
- 8,594 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,238 miles
- 2025 – 138,125 miles
- 2024 – 135,286 miles
- 2023 – 123,384 miles
- 2022 – 110,766 miles
- 2019 – 106,647 miles
- 2018 – 89,694 miles
- 2017 – 70,809 miles
- 2015 – 54,291 miles
- 2014 – 41,427 miles
- 2013 – 31,501 miles
- 2012 – 24,762 miles
- 2011 – 15,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,238 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 142,238 miles
- Test number
- 927025691441
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,238 miles (+4,113)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,238 miles
- Test number
- 729135640922
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass138,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 138,125 miles
- Test number
- 649868984699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,125 miles (+2,839)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,125 miles
- Test number
- 940544702218
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass135,286 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 135,286 miles
- Test number
- 246524030932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,284 miles (+11,900)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,284 miles
- Test number
- 630740511128
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,384 miles (+12,618)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 123,384 miles
- Test number
- 812104093213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,766 miles (+4,119)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 110,766 miles
- Test number
- 991099302444
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,647 miles (+16,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 106,647 miles
- Test number
- 742575694771
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,694 miles (+18,885)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,694 miles
- Test number
- 365418086340
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SPRING CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,809 miles (+16,518)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,809 miles
- Test number
- 429393599546
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see to assess (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBelly plates obscuring full inspection
Pass54,291 miles (+12,864)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 54,291 miles
- Test number
- 540440691234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,427 miles (+5,779)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 41,427 miles
- Test number
- 529243874288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,648 miles (+4,147)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,648 miles
- Test number
- 205422824441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,501 miles (+6,739)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 31,501 miles
- Test number
- 547882543226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,762 miles (+9,226)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 24,762 miles
- Test number
- 875635562278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,536 miles
- Test number
- 175205361251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K44 SWH
- Does K44 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 SWH is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K44 SWH?
- The MOT on K44 SWH is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K44 SWH done?
- K44 SWH was recorded at 142,238 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,594 miles a year.
- Has K44 SWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K44 SWH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on K44 SWH 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 SWH find?
- K44 SWH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 6 more.
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