# KX04BDF — MERCEDES-BENZ ML MOT History & Vehicle Check KX04BDF is a Blue MERCEDES-BENZ ML, Diesel (2688cc), first registered 2004-03-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for KX04BDF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | KX04BDF | | Make | MERCEDES-BENZ | | Model | ML | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 2688cc | | First registered | 2004-03-06 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2022-03-02 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 23 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 60.87% - Total defects recorded: 94 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2021-03-03 10:12:09 | PASSED | 175,635 MI | 2022-03-02 00:00:00 | | 2021-02-23 13:30:46 | FAILED | 175,635 MI | — | | 2020-03-02 14:41:26 | PASSED | 171,180 MI | 2021-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2020-03-02 10:42:09 | FAILED | 171,180 MI | — | | 2019-02-19 17:25:41 | PASSED | 163,582 MI | 2020-02-22 00:00:00 | | 2018-02-23 14:04:46 | PASSED | 155,702 MI | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 | | 2018-02-23 13:39:53 | FAILED | 96,148 MI | — | | 2017-01-20 17:08:58 | PASSED | 144,642 MI | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-19 17:31:54 | FAILED | 144,641 MI | — | | 2015-11-06 15:29:41 | PASSED | 124,180 MI | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 | | 2015-11-05 16:22:29 | FAILED | 124,180 MI | — | | 2014-10-27 15:10:16 | PASSED | 114,022 MI | 2015-10-26 00:00:00 | | 2014-10-25 12:49:38 | FAILED | 114,022 MI | — | | 2013-10-11 12:56:18 | PASSED | 104,231 MI | 2014-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2012-10-19 17:49:22 | PASSED | 94,328 MI | 2013-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2011-05-10 16:24:11 | PASSED | 80,369 MI | 2012-05-09 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-08 09:58:43 | PASSED | 72,688 MI | 2011-05-07 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-08 09:58:43 | FAILED | 72,688 MI | — | | 2009-04-22 15:46:00 | PASSED | 56,081 MI | 2010-04-21 00:00:00 | | 2009-04-22 11:35:53 | FAILED | 56,078 MI | — | | 2008-03-28 14:36:44 | PASSED | 41,456 MI | 2009-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2008-03-28 14:36:44 | FAILED | 41,456 MI | — | | 2007-03-07 10:40:18 | PASSED | 28,045 MI | 2008-03-06 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2021-03-03 10:12:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) **2021-02-23 13:30:46 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Injector seal (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) **2020-03-02 10:42:09 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear end (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside across the axle at the rear. (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear end (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) **2019-02-19 17:25:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) - ADVISORY: Chuffing from injector strong smell of fumes under bonnet recommend attention - ADVISORY: Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four D-bushes at the front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2018-02-23 14:04:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: front tyres worn on the inner edge - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge **2018-02-23 13:39:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: front tyres worn on the inner edge - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge - FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) **2017-01-19 17:31:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing Drop link (2.4.G.1) **2015-11-06 15:29:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) **2015-11-05 16:22:29 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2) **2014-10-27 15:10:16 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: 255/60/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED **2014-10-25 12:49:38 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) - ADVISORY: Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) - USER ENTERED: 255/60/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-10-11 12:56:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - USER ENTERED: Headlamp masks/converters fitted - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2012-10-19 17:49:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Headlamp masks/converters fitted **2011-05-10 16:24:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: Headlamp masks/converters fitted - USER ENTERED: REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN **2010-05-08 09:58:43 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: Headlamp masks/converters fitted **2010-05-08 09:58:43 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - USER ENTERED: Headlamp masks/converters fitted **2009-04-22 15:46:00 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-04-22 11:35:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2008-03-28 14:36:44 (FAILED)** - PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - PRS: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - PRS: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for KX04BDF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KX04BDF. 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