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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S44 HLUMOT history

S44 HLU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S44 HLU white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,553 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 HLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 HLU was last recorded at 70,553 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,551 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,553 miles
  • 2025 – 67,184 miles
  • 2024 – 63,719 miles
  • 2023 – 56,516 miles
  • 2022 – 48,874 miles
  • 2020 – 41,423 miles
  • 2019 – 35,229 miles
  • 2018 – 20,836 miles
  • 2017 – 17,445 miles
  • 2016 – 17,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,553 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Very swollen. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle may have an outstanding recall.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Unable to record smoke test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,553 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,553 miles
    Test number
    927578529732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Very swollen. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle may have an outstanding recall.

  2. Fail70,551 miles (+3,367)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    509599609233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge. Indicating sidewall ply failure. Entire inner sidewall effected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread pattern coming away from casing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Very swollen. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle may have an outstanding recall.

  3. Pass67,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,184 miles
    Test number
    127104468410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,184 miles (+3,465)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,184 miles
    Test number
    716748251726
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass63,719 miles (+7,203)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    452422329234
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Metal object embedded within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,516 miles (+7,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,516 miles
    Test number
    778814612439
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,874 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    465451717354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,423 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    787370784294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail41,386 miles (+6,157)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    531709585289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,229 miles (+7,927)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,229 miles
    Test number
    625921568406
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass27,302 miles (+6,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    992017585673
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass20,836 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    20,836 miles
    Test number
    196133452639
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass17,445 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    17,445 miles
    Test number
    269453707955
    • AdvisoryUnable to record smoke test

  14. Fail17,262 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,262 miles
    Test number
    882771802652
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryUnable to record smoke test

Questions about S44 HLU

Does S44 HLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 HLU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 HLU?
The MOT on S44 HLU is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 HLU done?
S44 HLU was recorded at 70,553 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has S44 HLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 HLU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 HLU 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 HLU find?
S44 HLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. this may indicate corrosion beneath coating. front pipe at join with flexible hose.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. this may indicate corrosion beneath coating. front pipe at join with flexible hose.; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. this may indicate corrosion beneath coating. front to rear pipe at rearmost end. very swollen., and 1 more.

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