
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc
LS04 HHAMOT history
LS04 HHA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 218,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 218,648 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 HHA
- 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
- 16 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 HHA was last recorded at 218,648 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 218,641 miles · 11 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 10,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 218,648 miles
- 2023 – 210,379 miles
- 2022 – 205,057 miles
- 2021 – 200,712 miles
- 2020 – 197,055 miles
- 2019 – 192,380 miles
- 2018 – 189,779 miles
- 2017 – 178,396 miles
- 2015 – 143,444 miles
- 2014 – 108,044 miles
- 2013 – 89,724 miles
- 2012 – 79,742 miles
- 2011 – 72,351 miles
- 2010 – 64,630 miles
- 2009 – 57,139 miles
- 2008 – 52,532 miles
- 2007 – 38,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,648 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 218,648 miles
- Test number
- 240433819914
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail218,641 miles (+8,262)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,641 miles
- Test number
- 557409707059
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass210,379 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 210,379 miles
- Test number
- 776066103509
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosions
Fail210,379 miles (+5,322)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,379 miles
- Test number
- 961846441218
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosions
Pass205,057 miles (+4,345)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 205,057 miles
- Test number
- 890001079710
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass200,712 miles (+3,657)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 200,712 miles
- Test number
- 893856265826
- AdvisoryInner A sill cover fitted to inner sill and prevent full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass197,055 miles (+4,675)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 197,055 miles
- Test number
- 359938797714
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass192,380 miles (+2,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 192,380 miles
- Test number
- 917434292056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass189,779 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 189,779 miles
- Test number
- 656298453251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail189,779 miles (+11,383)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,779 miles
- Test number
- 484408280570
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass178,396 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 178,396 miles
- Test number
- 623339997315
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail178,389 miles (+34,945)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,389 miles
- Test number
- 398344729221
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass143,444 miles (+731)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 143,444 miles
- Test number
- 172019724649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake readings only just met requirements
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail142,713 miles (+2,948)2 dangerous8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,713 miles
- Test number
- 929420785855
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryLong footbrake travel
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake readings only just met requirements
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail139,765 miles (+31,721)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,765 miles
- Test number
- 383438179774
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail108,044 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,044 miles
- Test number
- 388163564215
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,044 miles (+333)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 108,044 miles
- Test number
- 647313664280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,711 miles (+17,987)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,711 miles
- Test number
- 339735854405
- 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)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass89,724 miles (+9,982)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 89,724 miles
- Test number
- 295253713427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,742 miles (+61)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,742 miles
- Test number
- 699712072173
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail79,681 miles (+7,330)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,681 miles
- Test number
- 825670572192
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass72,351 miles (+7,721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 72,351 miles
- Test number
- 696178461105
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,630 miles (+7,491)12 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 64,630 miles
- Test number
- 882989060187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn.
Pass57,139 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 57,139 miles
- Test number
- 130235779113
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear lower swivels slight play
- NoteCorrosion starting offside front inner wing area
Fail57,139 miles (+4,607)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,139 miles
- Test number
- 203145079409
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear lower swivels slight play
- NoteCorrosion starting offside front inner wing area
Pass52,532 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 52,532 miles
- Test number
- 651592318282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,526 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 52,526 miles
- Test number
- 900857498169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail52,526 miles (+1,314)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,526 miles
- Test number
- 944647798156
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside door mirror insecure
Pass51,212 miles (+12,498)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 51,212 miles
- Test number
- 344312978089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass38,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,714 miles
- Test number
- 454168087069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 HHA
- Does LS04 HHA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS04 HHA expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 HHA?
- The MOT on LS04 HHA expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS04 HHA done?
- LS04 HHA was recorded at 218,648 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 10,610 miles a year.
- Has LS04 HHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 HHA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS04 HHA 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 LS04 HHA find?
- LS04 HHA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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