Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc
S44 BHAMOT history
S44 BHA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,528 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 68,528 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 BHA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 BHA was last recorded at 68,528 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 6,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,464 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,064 miles
- Average per year
- 2,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,528 miles
- 2025 – 62,464 miles
- 2024 – 59,779 miles
- 2023 – 55,306 miles
- 2022 – 50,870 miles
- 2021 – 44,961 miles
- 2020 – 43,307 miles
- 2019 – 43,301 miles
- 2018 – 42,978 miles
- 2017 – 41,877 miles
- 2016 – 40,153 miles
- 2015 – 39,668 miles
- 2014 – 39,050 miles
- 2013 – 38,275 miles
- 2012 – 37,105 miles
- 2011 – 36,150 miles
- 2010 – 34,770 miles
- 2009 – 31,844 miles
- 2008 – 30,064 miles
- 2007 – 27,744 miles
- 2006 – 25,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,528 miles
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.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,528 miles (+6,064)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 68,528 miles
- Test number
- 766466592980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,464 miles (+2,685)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 62,464 miles
- Test number
- 246630734151
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust hangers defective
Pass59,779 miles (+4,473)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 59,779 miles
- Test number
- 848726316292
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Nearside & Offside (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass55,306 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 55,306 miles
- Test number
- 440813792567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass50,870 miles (+5,909)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 50,870 miles
- Test number
- 631710027878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 44,961 miles
- Test number
- 902890457358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,961 miles (+1,654)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,961 miles
- Test number
- 423277420971
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass43,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 43,307 miles
- Test number
- 862012670914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,307 miles (+6)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,307 miles
- Test number
- 907529726526
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,301 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 43,301 miles
- Test number
- 600698564929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,978 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 42,978 miles
- Test number
- 156046639592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,877 miles (+765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,877 miles
- Test number
- 554017157845
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail41,112 miles (+959)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,112 miles
- Test number
- 367173140796
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass40,153 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 40,153 miles
- Test number
- 675100814992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail40,147 miles (+479)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,147 miles
- Test number
- 380062461983
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,668 miles
- Test number
- 116119428399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,668 miles (+618)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,668 miles
- Test number
- 628776623366
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass39,050 miles (+775)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 39,050 miles
- Test number
- 825939794134
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOffside front wiper blade smeary
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,275 miles (+1,170)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,275 miles
- Test number
- 227610703253
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front windscreen wiper poor
Pass37,105 miles (+955)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,105 miles
- Test number
- 569313992182
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,150 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,150 miles
- Test number
- 136557781171
- NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints
Fail36,143 miles (+1,373)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,143 miles
- Test number
- 615431881148
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFull underbody covers fitted at time of test
- NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully
Pass34,770 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,770 miles
- Test number
- 771543980150
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail34,770 miles (+2,926)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,770 miles
- Test number
- 350692380170
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass31,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,844 miles
- Test number
- 791899369133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,844 miles (+1,780)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,844 miles
- Test number
- 174709669193
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass30,064 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 30,064 miles
- Test number
- 560537258137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,031 miles (+2,287)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,031 miles
- Test number
- 420686858144
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass27,744 miles (+1,898)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,744 miles
- Test number
- 541764137125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,846 miles
- Test number
- 312004536194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 BHA
- Does S44 BHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BHA is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 BHA?
- The MOT on S44 BHA is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 BHA done?
- S44 BHA was recorded at 68,528 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,095 miles a year.
- Has S44 BHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 BHA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S44 BHA 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 S44 BHA find?
- S44 BHA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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