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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LS04 HKUMOT history

LS04 HKU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

LS04 HKU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
179,191 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HKU was last recorded at 179,191 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,186 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,191 miles
  • 2023 – 175,081 miles
  • 2022 – 172,155 miles
  • 2021 – 172,132 miles
  • 2020 – 166,602 miles
  • 2019 – 159,893 miles
  • 2018 – 150,206 miles
  • 2017 – 140,910 miles
  • 2016 – 132,637 miles
  • 2015 – 128,277 miles
  • 2014 – 123,616 miles
  • 2013 – 119,768 miles
  • 2012 – 113,834 miles
  • 2011 – 104,321 miles
  • 2010 – 98,883 miles
  • 2009 – 92,351 miles
  • 2008 – 84,673 miles
  • 2007 – 69,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,191 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,191 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,191 miles
    Test number
    907056062940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,186 miles (+4,105)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,186 miles
    Test number
    509212484980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,081 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    175,081 miles
    Test number
    324572870314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Fail175,074 miles (+2,919)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,074 miles
    Test number
    715198758500
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass172,155 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,155 miles
    Test number
    272883106382
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail172,154 miles (+22)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    216308453581
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,132 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,132 miles
    Test number
    109407595332
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail172,132 miles (+5,530)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,132 miles
    Test number
    865578867024
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass166,602 miles (+6,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,602 miles
    Test number
    784400412934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPark brake pedal-anti slip provision missing

  10. Pass159,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,893 miles
    Test number
    876862022836
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine/floor covers and under tray fitted

  11. Fail159,893 miles (+9,687)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,893 miles
    Test number
    658807938109
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine/floor covers and under tray fitted

  12. Pass150,206 miles (+9,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,206 miles
    Test number
    265421404189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertray/engine/floor pan covers fitted

  13. Pass140,910 miles (+8,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,910 miles
    Test number
    196068501378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre-worn @ outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray-engine/floor/sill covers fitted

  14. Pass132,637 miles (+4,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    519291996708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass128,277 miles (+4,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    147510817046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and nearside front lower suspension arms have slight play to ball joints

  16. Pass123,616 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,616 miles
    Test number
    867536324251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,768 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,768 miles
    Test number
    736671843287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail119,758 miles (+5,924)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,758 miles
    Test number
    856210343204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail113,834 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    356833832243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass113,834 miles (+9,513)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    789853532277
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass104,321 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,321 miles
    Test number
    258267631286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,883 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    183013230281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    242151139284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,351 miles (+7,678)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    353041939401
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass84,673 miles (+15,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    424833238227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass69,325 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    662090837140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,315 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    463289827199
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about LS04 HKU

Does LS04 HKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 HKU expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HKU?
The MOT on LS04 HKU expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 HKU done?
LS04 HKU was recorded at 179,191 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 6,273 miles a year.
Has LS04 HKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HKU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 HKU 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 HKU find?
LS04 HKU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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