
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc
S44 FAWMOT history
S44 FAW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 145,666 mi
- At MOT on 27 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 FAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 FAW was last recorded at 145,666 miles on 27 Dec 2022, 10,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 135,335 miles · 4 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 10,331 miles
- Average per year
- 9,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,666 miles
- 2021 – 135,335 miles
- 2020 – 118,746 miles
- 2019 – 100,602 miles
- 2018 – 94,130 miles
- 2017 – 92,954 miles
- 2016 – 85,817 miles
- 2015 – 75,839 miles
- 2014 – 66,436 miles
- 2013 – 56,008 miles
- 2012 – 50,155 miles
- 2011 – 43,257 miles
- 2010 – 32,324 miles
- 2009 – 25,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,666 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 145,666 miles
- Test number
- 758150455394
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail145,666 miles (+10,331)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,666 miles
- Test number
- 650157234227
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass135,335 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 135,335 miles
- Test number
- 152696627972
- AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,295 miles (+16,549)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,295 miles
- Test number
- 887294854289
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,746 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 118,746 miles
- Test number
- 796613151214
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail118,746 miles (+18,144)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,746 miles
- Test number
- 185365949480
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,602 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 100,602 miles
- Test number
- 451605290417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,602 miles (+6,472)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,602 miles
- Test number
- 507287118313
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,130 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,130 miles
- Test number
- 352412105162
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,954 miles (+7,137)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 92,954 miles
- Test number
- 107023499373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 85,817 miles
- Test number
- 589007052844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,815 miles (+9,976)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,815 miles
- Test number
- 790007950665
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,839 miles (+9,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 75,839 miles
- Test number
- 713171032449
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside front c.v boot slightly damaged
Pass66,436 miles (+10,428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 785857994220
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,008 miles (+5,853)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 56,008 miles
- Test number
- 508778393222
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Pass50,155 miles (+299)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 50,155 miles
- Test number
- 436775412467
- NoteFRONT BRAKE DISC AND PADS ARE LOW BRAKE LINING
Fail49,856 miles (+6,599)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,856 miles
- Test number
- 467084902417
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass43,257 miles (+10,933)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,257 miles
- Test number
- 468464301336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,324 miles (+6,335)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 32,324 miles
- Test number
- 600632100345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 25,989 miles
- Test number
- 491160509351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 FAW
- Does S44 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S44 FAW expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S44 FAW?
- The MOT on S44 FAW expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S44 FAW done?
- S44 FAW was recorded at 145,666 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2022, an average of 9,090 miles a year.
- Has S44 FAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 FAW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on S44 FAW 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 FAW find?
- S44 FAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake lever has reserve travel; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.
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