
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc
S44 EJBMOT history
S44 EJB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 137,071 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,929 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 EJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 EJB was last recorded at 137,071 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 2,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 134,144 miles · 3 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,927 miles
- Average per year
- 7,929 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 137,071 miles
- 2021 – 134,144 miles
- 2020 – 133,042 miles
- 2019 – 131,181 miles
- 2018 – 125,746 miles
- 2017 – 122,700 miles
- 2016 – 119,839 miles
- 2015 – 116,580 miles
- 2014 – 113,787 miles
- 2013 – 104,256 miles
- 2012 – 73,405 miles
- 2011 – 48,693 miles
- 2010 – 27,403 miles
- 2009 – 24,187 miles
- 2008 – 21,109 miles
- 2007 – 18,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,071 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,071 miles
- Test number
- 806848377522
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail137,071 miles (+2,927)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,071 miles
- Test number
- 930065134368
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass134,144 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,144 miles
- Test number
- 434006178298
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlight starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Arches starting to rust
- AdvisoryOffside Headlight starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Arches starting to rust
Fail134,143 miles (+1,101)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,143 miles
- Test number
- 984522373582
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlight starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Arches starting to rust
- AdvisoryOffside Headlight starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Arches starting to rust
Pass133,042 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 133,042 miles
- Test number
- 277951244814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,006 miles (+10)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,006 miles
- Test number
- 251075789015
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,996 miles (+13)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,996 miles
- Test number
- 445758081433
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,983 miles (+1,802)5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,983 miles
- Test number
- 674584381657
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,181 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,181 miles
- Test number
- 840323647621
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on near side of windscreen - Not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail131,181 miles (+5,435)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,181 miles
- Test number
- 121987985538
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on near side of windscreen - Not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,746 miles (+5)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 125,746 miles
- Test number
- 364042972395
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,741 miles (+7)3 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,741 miles
- Test number
- 129707712857
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached front to rear system (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,734 miles (+3,034)3 dangerous3 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,734 miles
- Test number
- 965543876074
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached Whole system (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,700 miles (+2,861)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,700 miles
- Test number
- 104093238420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,839 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 119,839 miles
- Test number
- 807379802158
- AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes damp
- AdvisoryRear sub frame + arms corroded
Fail119,839 miles (+3,259)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,839 miles
- Test number
- 958383782210
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm closest to the rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes damp
- AdvisoryRear sub frame + arms corroded
Pass116,580 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 116,580 miles
- Test number
- 462767387723
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail116,565 miles (+2,778)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,565 miles
- Test number
- 800942069282
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass113,787 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 113,787 miles
- Test number
- 169561214300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail113,787 miles (+9,531)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,787 miles
- Test number
- 726861114314
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 104,256 miles
- Test number
- 498924143325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,256 miles (+30,851)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,256 miles
- Test number
- 357023343396
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass73,405 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 73,405 miles
- Test number
- 629399842363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,405 miles (+24,712)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,405 miles
- Test number
- 655835842390
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,693 miles (+21,290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 48,693 miles
- Test number
- 979757141305
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,403 miles (+3,216)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 27,403 miles
- Test number
- 753613440393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,187 miles (+3,078)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 24,187 miles
- Test number
- 420798239411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,109 miles (+2,870)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,109 miles
- Test number
- 374448618311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 18,239 miles
- Test number
- 462997817425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,239 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,239 miles
- Test number
- 384567717370
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Questions about S44 EJB
- Does S44 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S44 EJB expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S44 EJB?
- The MOT on S44 EJB expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S44 EJB done?
- S44 EJB was recorded at 137,071 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
- Has S44 EJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 EJB has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S44 EJB 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 EJB find?
- S44 EJB passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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