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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

S44 LBBMOT history

S44 LBB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

S44 LBB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,857 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 LBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 LBB was last recorded at 128,857 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,855 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,857 miles
  • 2023 – 119,773 miles
  • 2021 – 110,048 miles
  • 2020 – 102,539 miles
  • 2018 – 95,187 miles
  • 2017 – 89,895 miles
  • 2016 – 83,281 miles
  • 2015 – 76,393 miles
  • 2014 – 69,124 miles
  • 2013 – 62,021 miles
  • 2011 – 55,799 miles
  • 2010 – 44,711 miles
  • 2009 – 36,014 miles
  • 2008 – 28,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside seatbelts sticking slightly on returnRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted as standardRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,857 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,857 miles
    Test number
    137578029983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside seatbelts sticking slightly on return
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted as standard

  2. Fail128,855 miles (+8)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    205865408697
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside seatbelts sticking slightly on return
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted as standard

  3. Fail128,847 miles (+9,074)3 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,847 miles
    Test number
    588044274624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass119,773 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,773 miles
    Test number
    188860601330
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail119,737 miles (+9,689)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,737 miles
    Test number
    492103990399
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass110,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    232299567520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail110,048 miles (+7,509)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    636913825803
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass102,539 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    783660407937
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  9. Fail102,379 miles (+7,192)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,379 miles
    Test number
    156037752266
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  10. Pass95,187 miles (+5,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    887471563463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,895 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    567238222573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass83,281 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    677071822194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,272 miles (+6,879)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    643161269707
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass76,393 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    922339813035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,124 miles (+7,103)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    645070784243
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    899573933381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    459800242310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608700742316
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,799 miles (+11,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    407161101313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,711 miles (+8,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    693519200320
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass36,014 miles (+7,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    971441809357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    512291608361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail28,098 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    220021508372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 LBB

Does S44 LBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 LBB expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 LBB?
The MOT on S44 LBB expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 LBB done?
S44 LBB was recorded at 128,857 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has S44 LBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 LBB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 LBB 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 LBB find?
S44 LBB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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