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LR04DFE
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3724cc
General Information
- Registration LR04DFE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,071 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension and running gear corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension and running gear corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,560 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,067 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocks and springs starting to rust
2 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocks and springs starting to rust
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,042 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,552 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 6 Jun 202613 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,196 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021 6 Jun 20264 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,281 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear metal brake pipe covered in grease.
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,761 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,312 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes corroded in places
- Oil leak ()
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
5 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
- brake pipes corroded in places
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,344 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- oil leak
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,673 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers seat belt frayed
- rear brake discs and pads worn low
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 6,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear (6.2.A.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- rear brake discs and pads worn low
- drivers seat belt frayed
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,756 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,899 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2013 6 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
28 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,333 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,028 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,088 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 6 Jun 20266 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,392 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,390 MI
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LR04DFE was registered on 2004-03-04
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