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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LS04 RYWMOT history

LS04 RYW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LS04 RYW black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,702 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 RYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 RYW was last recorded at 164,702 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,688 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,702 miles
  • 2025 – 161,399 miles
  • 2024 – 158,194 miles
  • 2023 – 154,592 miles
  • 2021 – 151,343 miles
  • 2019 – 140,794 miles
  • 2018 – 134,018 miles
  • 2017 – 126,062 miles
  • 2016 – 119,988 miles
  • 2015 – 115,084 miles
  • 2013 – 103,838 miles
  • 2012 – 96,782 miles
  • 2011 – 85,493 miles
  • 2010 – 76,639 miles
  • 2009 – 62,018 miles
  • 2008 – 48,203 miles
  • 2007 – 37,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,702 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,702 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,702 miles
    Test number
    865622546433
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail164,688 miles (+3,289)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,688 miles
    Test number
    570392334143
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,399 miles (+3,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,399 miles
    Test number
    678807764863
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear silencer tatty but servicableoil leak round engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,194 miles (+3,602)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,194 miles
    Test number
    245154128280
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass154,592 miles (+3,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,592 miles
    Test number
    349690253696
    • AdvisorySilencer tatty but very serviceable

  6. Pass151,343 miles (+3,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,343 miles
    Test number
    469883308645
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak but not exessive silencer taatty but serviceable

  7. Pass147,967 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,967 miles
    Test number
    343050931998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,794 miles
    Test number
    358860741363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,794 miles (+6,776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,794 miles
    Test number
    944724385549
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass134,018 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    761370608884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,944 miles (+7,882)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,944 miles
    Test number
    959218628196
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass126,062 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    167495028071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,988 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    148516069002
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail119,909 miles (+4,825)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    596641953875
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass115,084 miles (+11,246)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    439453205292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    878365543245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,838 miles (+7,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    695805643264
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass96,782 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    369107022288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    379201121466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,493 miles (+8,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    949181421221
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass76,639 miles (+14,621)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    184568420233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,018 miles (+13,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    253268919230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,203 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,203 miles
    Test number
    342601828273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,498 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    440912327280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    324822457186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 RYW

Does LS04 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 RYW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 RYW?
The MOT on LS04 RYW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 RYW done?
LS04 RYW was recorded at 164,702 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,863 miles a year.
Has LS04 RYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 RYW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 RYW 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 RYW find?
LS04 RYW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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