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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LK04 BJUMOT history

LK04 BJU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LK04 BJU silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
166,147 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 BJU
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
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 BJU was last recorded at 166,147 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 5,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,359 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,788 miles
Average per year
7,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,147 miles
  • 2023 – 160,359 miles
  • 2022 – 152,797 miles
  • 2021 – 143,927 miles
  • 2020 – 134,937 miles
  • 2019 – 126,515 miles
  • 2018 – 121,317 miles
  • 2017 – 117,440 miles
  • 2016 – 108,864 miles
  • 2015 – 102,806 miles
  • 2014 – 95,915 miles
  • 2013 – 88,720 miles
  • 2012 – 77,174 miles
  • 2011 – 68,835 miles
  • 2010 – 58,533 miles
  • 2009 – 48,844 miles
  • 2008 – 38,427 miles
  • 2007 – 26,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,147 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underbody suspension bushing worn/deteriorating.
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension and subframes.
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly opaque.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside outer c/v boot worn.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency just passed at 17%

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.

  • Minor engine oil leak.

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Front tyres wearing on edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,147 miles (+5,788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,147 miles
    Test number
    223062499027
    • AdvisoryAll underbody suspension bushing worn/deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension and subframes.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly opaque.
    • AdvisoryNearside outer c/v boot worn.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency just passed at 17%

  2. Pass160,359 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,359 miles
    Test number
    115959509987
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody and suspension.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly opaque.
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency just passed at 16%.
    • AdvisoryWear / deterioration in various underbody rubber bushing , esp front anti roll bar inner bushes.

  3. Fail160,359 miles (+7,562)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,359 miles
    Test number
    165690865251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody and suspension.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly opaque.
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency just passed at 16%.
    • AdvisoryWear / deterioration in various underbody rubber bushing , esp front anti roll bar inner bushes.

  4. Pass152,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,797 miles
    Test number
    270327599554
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various brake pipes and hose ferroules.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly opaque.
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension rubber bushing deteriorating.

  5. Fail152,797 miles (+8,870)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,797 miles
    Test number
    109231128513
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various brake pipes and hose ferroules.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly opaque.
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension rubber bushing deteriorating.

  6. Pass143,927 miles (+8,990)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,927 miles
    Test number
    284944671397
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension.
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer c/v boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing lamp inop.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads around 70% worn.
    • AdvisorySlight wear / play in nearside track rod end.

  7. Pass134,937 miles (+8,422)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,937 miles
    Test number
    103687127625
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp inoperative.
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryPlay / wear in nearside track rod end.
    • AdvisorySpare wheel , pressure low.
    • AdvisoryWear on nearside outer c/v boot.

  8. Pass126,515 miles (+2,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,515 miles
    Test number
    111048633805
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads around 60% worn.
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion started on suspension.
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.
    • AdvisorySlight wear on n/s/f outer c/v boot.

  9. Pass124,209 miles (+2,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    588512192201
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion started on underbody and suspension.
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer c/v boot worn.
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front seat belts.

  10. Pass121,317 miles (+3,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    967965383996
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on chassis and suspension.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads around 75% worn.
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front seat belts.

  11. Pass117,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    190007249220
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.

  12. Fail117,440 miles (+8,576)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    105784729052
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective Front level indicator arm. (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak.

  13. Pass108,864 miles (+6,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,864 miles
    Test number
    594789067793
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Roll Bar Bushes are worn.
    • AdvisoryMinor Engine Oil Leak.
    • AdvisoryMinor wear in steering linkage, no specific fault.
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressures reset during MOT, 32F 32R, as per fuel cap.

  14. Pass102,806 miles (+6,891)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    775763185072
    • NoteCorrosion started generally on suspension
    • NoteGeneral wear on both front seat belts
    • NoteSlight lift in n/s lower balljoint
    • NoteWear lip on front brake discs, pads around 60% worn

  15. Pass95,915 miles (+7,195)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    349873184023
    • NoteBoth Front Anti Roll Bar Outer Bushes have MINOR play.
    • NoteN/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Boot has pin hole.

  16. Pass88,720 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    318367503174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,174 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,174 miles
    Test number
    358013682095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,835 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    155908501172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,747 miles (+10,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,747 miles
    Test number
    247432101424
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,533 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    353614100115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,844 miles (+10,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    960130999035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,427 miles (+12,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    892218108102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,246 miles
    Test number
    664538307172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 BJU

Does LK04 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 BJU expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 BJU?
The MOT on LK04 BJU expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 BJU done?
LK04 BJU was recorded at 166,147 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 7,936 miles a year.
Has LK04 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 BJU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 BJU 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 BJU find?
LK04 BJU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: all underbody suspension bushing worn/deteriorating.; general corrosion on suspension and subframes.; headlamp lenses slightly opaque., and 4 more.

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