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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LK54 TGZMOT history

LK54 TGZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LK54 TGZ blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TGZ was last recorded at 183,262 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,197 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,065 miles
Average per year
7,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,262 miles
  • 2024 – 182,197 miles
  • 2023 – 181,025 miles
  • 2022 – 179,652 miles
  • 2020 – 174,985 miles
  • 2019 – 170,285 miles
  • 2018 – 161,723 miles
  • 2017 – 145,645 miles
  • 2016 – 128,624 miles
  • 2015 – 103,691 miles
  • 2014 – 100,586 miles
  • 2013 – 98,457 miles
  • 2012 – 95,119 miles
  • 2011 – 91,160 miles
  • 2010 – 86,819 miles
  • 2009 – 79,512 miles
  • 2008 – 64,262 miles
  • 2007 – 49,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,262 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,262 miles (+1,065)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,262 miles
    Test number
    395098766788
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass182,197 miles (+1,172)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,197 miles
    Test number
    260254866986
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass181,025 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    181,025 miles
    Test number
    659530120829
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,017 miles (+1,365)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,017 miles
    Test number
    555704480855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,652 miles
    Test number
    763109878458
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail179,652 miles (+4,667)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,652 miles
    Test number
    468735947566
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass174,985 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,985 miles
    Test number
    552099837884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,285 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,285 miles
    Test number
    460138839435
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail170,285 miles (+8,562)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,285 miles
    Test number
    295738997773
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass161,723 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,723 miles
    Test number
    747816478978
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer and both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCatalitic Convertor breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail161,723 miles (+16,078)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,723 miles
    Test number
    894987678815
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer and both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCatalitic Convertor breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass145,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,645 miles
    Test number
    585021029806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail145,645 miles (+17,021)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,645 miles
    Test number
    782200415928
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    648643303191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail128,624 miles (+24,933)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    515262437791
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass103,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    647720955025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail103,691 miles (+3,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    138830255087
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,586 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,586 miles
    Test number
    805232634373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass98,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    438629013435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,457 miles (+3,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    486339013498
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass95,119 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    817656002373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,160 miles (+4,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    547671691260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass86,819 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    773672120302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,512 miles (+15,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    654471159316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,262 miles (+15,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    891086728340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,080 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    444935427358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,069 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,069 miles
    Test number
    961153027356
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LK54 TGZ

Does LK54 TGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 TGZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TGZ?
The MOT on LK54 TGZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 TGZ done?
LK54 TGZ was recorded at 183,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,331 miles a year.
Has LK54 TGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TGZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 TGZ 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 LK54 TGZ find?
LK54 TGZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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