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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LK04 BLVMOT history

LK04 BLV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 308,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

LK04 BLV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
308,164 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 BLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK04 BLV was last recorded at 308,164 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 5,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,389 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,775 miles
Average per year
13,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 308,164 miles
  • 2024 – 302,389 miles
  • 2023 – 294,794 miles
  • 2022 – 283,795 miles
  • 2021 – 272,437 miles
  • 2020 – 263,432 miles
  • 2019 – 249,855 miles
  • 2018 – 233,640 miles
  • 2017 – 214,734 miles
  • 2016 – 199,077 miles
  • 2015 – 183,824 miles
  • 2014 – 167,098 miles
  • 2013 – 154,136 miles
  • 2012 – 144,745 miles
  • 2011 – 133,693 miles
  • 2010 – 120,994 miles
  • 2009 – 103,400 miles
  • 2008 – 90,269 miles
  • 2007 – 65,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail308,164 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Wishbone area, (box section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wishbone area, (box section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail308,164 miles (+5,775)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,164 miles
    Test number
    980647348854
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Wishbone area, (box section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Wishbone area, (box section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass302,389 miles (+7,595)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    302,389 miles
    Test number
    691980086153
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass294,794 miles (+10,999)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    294,794 miles
    Test number
    326786764492
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight Lag (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass283,795 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    283,795 miles
    Test number
    893539879614
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail283,712 miles (+11,275)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,712 miles
    Test number
    368855122109
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass272,437 miles (+9,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    272,437 miles
    Test number
    302942096641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass263,432 miles (+13,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    263,432 miles
    Test number
    809621131885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass249,855 miles (+16,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    249,855 miles
    Test number
    949172892362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass233,640 miles (+18,906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    233,640 miles
    Test number
    889606861530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass214,734 miles (+15,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    214,734 miles
    Test number
    587840584807
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass199,077 miles (+15,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    199,077 miles
    Test number
    120550997619
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass183,824 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    183,824 miles
    Test number
    637006632247
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades wearing.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo ratchet on parking brake.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail183,821 miles (+16,723)2 dangerous1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,821 miles
    Test number
    235527972365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint caster arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades wearing.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo ratchet on parking brake.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass167,098 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    167,098 miles
    Test number
    785244544245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber missing, & ratchett not working. Parking brake efficiency ok.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust box support bracket broken. Requires attention soon.

  15. Fail167,093 miles (+12,957)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,093 miles
    Test number
    818244944239
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber missing, & ratchett not working. Parking brake efficiency ok.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust box support bracket broken. Requires attention soon.

  16. Pass154,136 miles (+9,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    154,136 miles
    Test number
    168841263272
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  17. Pass144,745 miles (+11,052)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    144,745 miles
    Test number
    657488242219
    • NoteBOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  18. Pass133,693 miles (+12,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    356883941263
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

  19. Pass120,994 miles (+17,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    310814440285
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteFRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

  20. Pass103,400 miles (+13,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,400 miles
    Test number
    543953729238
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  21. Pass90,269 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    682019548212
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  22. Fail90,269 miles (+25,266)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    802328148259
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  23. Pass65,003 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    134748647466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s indicator repeator lense cracked
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber missing

Questions about LK04 BLV

Does LK04 BLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 BLV expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 BLV?
The MOT on LK04 BLV expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 BLV done?
LK04 BLV was recorded at 308,164 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 13,199 miles a year.
Has LK04 BLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 BLV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 BLV 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 BLV find?
LK04 BLV failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wishbone area, (box section); nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 11 more.

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