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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LK04 BJEMOT history

LK04 BJE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,941 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 BJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 BJE was last recorded at 145,941 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,938 miles · 22 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,941 miles
  • 2024 – 143,488 miles
  • 2021 – 140,912 miles
  • 2020 – 137,698 miles
  • 2019 – 134,245 miles
  • 2018 – 131,089 miles
  • 2017 – 123,922 miles
  • 2016 – 111,475 miles
  • 2015 – 100,522 miles
  • 2014 – 91,955 miles
  • 2013 – 80,015 miles
  • 2012 – 67,634 miles
  • 2011 – 56,882 miles
  • 2010 – 46,351 miles
  • 2009 – 43,119 miles
  • 2008 – 37,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,941 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,941 miles
    Test number
    359950896747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail145,938 miles (+2,450)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    354548073566
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass143,488 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,488 miles
    Test number
    231814911082
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail143,485 miles (+2,573)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,485 miles
    Test number
    339394013687
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass140,912 miles (+3,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,912 miles
    Test number
    560584494957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass137,698 miles (+3,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,698 miles
    Test number
    422090682856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass134,245 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,245 miles
    Test number
    415553527603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass131,089 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,089 miles
    Test number
    576675751261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,922 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,922 miles
    Test number
    149000034160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,475 miles (+10,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,475 miles
    Test number
    755754964006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,522 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    537381898439
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail100,515 miles (+8,560)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    593093606968
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass91,955 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,955 miles
    Test number
    305391004342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,945 miles (+11,930)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,945 miles
    Test number
    658600904363
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass80,015 miles (+12,381)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,015 miles
    Test number
    766150673292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside headlamp dip beam has slightly reduced light output compared to nearside
    • NoteUnable to fully view front and rear brake pad thickness with wheels on vehicle
  16. Pass67,634 miles (+10,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    918897452216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  17. Pass56,882 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    689832051286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,351 miles (+869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,351 miles
    Test number
    793701400201
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear
  19. Pass45,482 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    633167010135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,481 miles (+2,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    412936610190
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass43,119 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,119 miles
    Test number
    521314719124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    532421128138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 BJE

Does LK04 BJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 BJE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 BJE?
The MOT on LK04 BJE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 BJE done?
LK04 BJE was recorded at 145,941 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
Has LK04 BJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 BJE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 BJE 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 BJE find?
LK04 BJE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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