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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LK04 KSXMOT history

LK04 KSX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LK04 KSX silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
104,056 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 KSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 KSX was last recorded at 104,056 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 3,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2023: 98,815 miles, lower than 114,497 miles on 28 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,243 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,813 miles
Average per year
4,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,056 miles
  • 2024 – 100,243 miles
  • 2023 – 98,815 miles
  • 2022 – 114,497 miles
  • 2021 – 113,463 miles
  • 2020 – 112,829 miles
  • 2019 – 111,598 miles
  • 2018 – 111,296 miles
  • 2017 – 110,097 miles
  • 2016 – 102,436 miles
  • 2015 – 90,695 miles
  • 2014 – 81,548 miles
  • 2013 – 70,825 miles
  • 2012 – 58,272 miles
  • 2011 – 49,366 miles
  • 2010 – 38,171 miles
  • 2009 – 28,860 miles
  • 2008 – 26,932 miles
  • 2007 – 21,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,056 miles (+3,813)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,056 miles
    Test number
    389086683573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,243 miles (+1,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    436767248898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,815 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    374171333675
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak on gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,815 miles (-15,682)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    394477946689
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak on gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,497 miles (+1,034)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,497 miles
    Test number
    532571305841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,463 miles (+634)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    161116115603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,829 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,829 miles
    Test number
    233422469344
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,829 miles (+1,231)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,829 miles
    Test number
    342549135747
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and craking (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,598 miles (+302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    385459793979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,296 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,296 miles
    Test number
    318865766590
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,287 miles (+1,190)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,287 miles
    Test number
    647983413698
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,097 miles (+7,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    492083227568
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass102,436 miles (+29)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,436 miles
    Test number
    162586261122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre two
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail102,407 miles (+11,712)5 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    193730656358
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre two
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass90,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    237325368605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,695 miles (+4,653)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    538765034768
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass86,042 miles (+4,494)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    648389865144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass81,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    507089414220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,547 miles (+10,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    806188914247
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail70,825 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    468432113284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass70,825 miles (+12,553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    509092313204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,272 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    448587502292
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail58,272 miles (+8,906)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    687727202205
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Pass49,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    858467611244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,366 miles (+11,195)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    457515211247
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm

  26. Pass38,171 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    153441890070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,860 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    281604669004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,932 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,932 miles
    Test number
    211357278046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,131 miles
    Test number
    103646567482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 KSX

Does LK04 KSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 KSX expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 KSX?
The MOT on LK04 KSX expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 KSX done?
LK04 KSX was recorded at 104,056 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,603 miles a year.
Has LK04 KSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 KSX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 KSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 KSX find?
LK04 KSX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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