
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc
LK04 BGVMOT history
LK04 BGV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 144,839 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK04 BGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LK04 BGV was last recorded at 144,839 miles on 12 Jun 2024, 5,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,324 miles · 20 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,515 miles
- Average per year
- 6,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 144,839 miles
- 2023 – 139,324 miles
- 2022 – 134,519 miles
- 2021 – 130,688 miles
- 2020 – 128,391 miles
- 2019 – 122,630 miles
- 2018 – 113,142 miles
- 2017 – 106,583 miles
- 2016 – 100,029 miles
- 2015 – 93,723 miles
- 2014 – 87,453 miles
- 2013 – 79,178 miles
- 2012 – 72,707 miles
- 2011 – 65,319 miles
- 2010 – 58,806 miles
- 2009 – 53,268 miles
- 2008 – 45,940 miles
- 2007 – 37,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail144,839 miles (+5,515)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,839 miles
- Test number
- 328469083276
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,324 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 139,324 miles
- Test number
- 399481534251
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,317 miles (+4,798)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,317 miles
- Test number
- 964307990942
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,519 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 134,519 miles
- Test number
- 181564625925
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,688 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 130,688 miles
- Test number
- 201858778734
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,685 miles (+2,294)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,685 miles
- Test number
- 496775127466
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,391 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 128,391 miles
- Test number
- 989555899492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,376 miles (+5,746)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,376 miles
- Test number
- 961324918881
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,630 miles (+79)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,630 miles
- Test number
- 410465616476
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,551 miles (+9,409)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,551 miles
- Test number
- 750623380761
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,142 miles (+6,559)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 113,142 miles
- Test number
- 260780187683
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,583 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 106,583 miles
- Test number
- 397892007632
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail106,560 miles (+6,531)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,560 miles
- Test number
- 488204004857
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,029 miles (+6,306)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 100,029 miles
- Test number
- 862535584837
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked around edges and tread
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySpare tyre flat
Pass93,723 miles (+6,270)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 93,723 miles
- Test number
- 836418335199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,453 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 87,453 miles
- Test number
- 297118044138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail87,428 miles (+8,250)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,428 miles
- Test number
- 488411344135
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,178 miles (+6,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 79,178 miles
- Test number
- 425663943136
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,707 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 72,707 miles
- Test number
- 146205542113
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail72,693 miles (+7,374)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,693 miles
- Test number
- 126134642128
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,319 miles (+6,513)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,319 miles
- Test number
- 626562031180
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,806 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 58,806 miles
- Test number
- 211601040142
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail58,806 miles (+5,538)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,806 miles
- Test number
- 273941840138
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,268 miles (+7,328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 53,268 miles
- Test number
- 832539849146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,940 miles (+7,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,940 miles
- Test number
- 272062348134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass37,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,986 miles
- Test number
- 274691937105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK04 BGV
- Does LK04 BGV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LK04 BGV expired on 19 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LK04 BGV?
- The MOT on LK04 BGV expired on 19 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LK04 BGV done?
- LK04 BGV was recorded at 144,839 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
- Has LK04 BGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK04 BGV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LK04 BGV 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 LK04 BGV find?
- LK04 BGV failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust fumes entering cabin; nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, and 3 more.
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