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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LK04 BHYMOT history

LK04 BHY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LK04 BHY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
135,428 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 BHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 BHY was last recorded at 135,428 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,425 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,428 miles
  • 2024 – 130,650 miles
  • 2023 – 123,873 miles
  • 2022 – 120,200 miles
  • 2021 – 117,214 miles
  • 2020 – 112,675 miles
  • 2019 – 109,455 miles
  • 2017 – 102,748 miles
  • 2016 – 94,277 miles
  • 2015 – 85,288 miles
  • 2014 – 76,689 miles
  • 2013 – 68,050 miles
  • 2011 – 53,629 miles
  • 2009 – 44,028 miles
  • 2008 – 37,232 miles
  • 2007 – 22,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,428 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    990084699453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail135,425 miles (+4,775)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,425 miles
    Test number
    773782633048
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass130,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,650 miles
    Test number
    245888278543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,650 miles (+11)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,650 miles
    Test number
    529082872025
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail130,639 miles (+6,766)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,639 miles
    Test number
    775745733145
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass123,873 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,873 miles
    Test number
    495583835381
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail123,869 miles (+3,669)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,869 miles
    Test number
    761880242149
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass120,200 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    292175620286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail120,198 miles (+2,984)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    808255345220
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass117,214 miles (+4,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,214 miles
    Test number
    469529087178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,675 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    775439154373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass109,455 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,455 miles
    Test number
    491394701811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    121314251323
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

  14. Fail102,748 miles (+8,399)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    595669672610
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken base of spring (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some test items
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass94,349 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,349 miles
    Test number
    329977108938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,277 miles (+8,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    621624756296
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass85,402 miles (+114)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    101284108627
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discolored (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  18. Fail85,288 miles (+8,599)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    901922917675
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt snapped (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view discolored (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  19. Pass76,689 miles (+8,639)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    886723364308
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear coilsprings are heavily corroded
    • NoteNSR tyre wall has slight damage possibly due to being run flat

  20. Pass68,050 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    448602963459
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge but not showing inner cording at present
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low 3mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre almost bald on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low 3mm

  21. Fail68,050 miles (+7,827)1 failure2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    588121163342
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge but not showing inner cording at present
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low 3mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre almost bald on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low 3mm

  22. Pass60,223 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    156183803496
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp damaged
    • NoteSlight oil leak in engine bay

  23. Fail60,223 miles (+6,594)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    625033803017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp damaged
    • NoteSlight oil leak in engine bay

  24. Pass53,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    435262161497
    • 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)

  25. Fail53,629 miles (+4,714)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    518772561303
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass48,915 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    835116401076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,028 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    461717259305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcessive goods on rear seat.This is grounds to refuse to test.

  28. Fail44,028 miles (+6,796)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    490477659434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcessive goods on rear seat.This is grounds to refuse to test.

  29. Pass37,232 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    612069038399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,822 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    174014908424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,731 miles
    Test number
    440626887043
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LK04 BHY

Does LK04 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 BHY expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 BHY?
The MOT on LK04 BHY expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 BHY done?
LK04 BHY was recorded at 135,428 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
Has LK04 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 BHY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 BHY 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 BHY find?
LK04 BHY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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