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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 3,222 cc

K44 VEAMOT history

K44 VEA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

K44 VEA silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,204 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 VEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 VEA was last recorded at 119,204 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,196 miles · 27 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,204 miles
  • 2025 – 119,196 miles
  • 2024 – 116,821 miles
  • 2023 – 115,271 miles
  • 2022 – 114,306 miles
  • 2021 – 113,286 miles
  • 2019 – 111,319 miles
  • 2018 – 104,580 miles
  • 2017 – 100,412 miles
  • 2016 – 97,010 miles
  • 2015 – 90,619 miles
  • 2014 – 84,212 miles
  • 2013 – 69,299 miles
  • 2012 – 57,156 miles
  • 2011 – 44,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,204 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,204 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,204 miles
    Test number
    255903796530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail119,196 miles (+2,375)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,196 miles
    Test number
    164293599480
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot slpit, play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission and Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,821 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,821 miles
    Test number
    629231601325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,271 miles (+965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,271 miles
    Test number
    938872934180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass114,306 miles (+1,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,306 miles
    Test number
    588224687804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass113,286 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    793763388611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,333 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    965706646733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,326 miles (+1,007)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,326 miles
    Test number
    583856107379
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass111,319 miles (+2,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    602911052866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass108,394 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,394 miles
    Test number
    589077312488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,580 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    129476343379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,412 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,412 miles
    Test number
    458812951513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass97,010 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    864311555604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,619 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    125737445011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,527 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    787053225029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,212 miles (+14,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    778542184154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass69,299 miles (+12,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    269529073102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,156 miles (+12,873)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    397273572179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    288663481400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 VEA

Does K44 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 VEA is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 VEA?
The MOT on K44 VEA is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 VEA done?
K44 VEA was recorded at 119,204 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has K44 VEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 VEA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K44 VEA 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 VEA find?
K44 VEA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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