Mercedes Binz Hearse

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

L26 MEMMOT history

L26 MEM is a black diesel Mercedes Binz Hearse first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,318 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
Binz Hearse
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MEM was last recorded at 107,318 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,306 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,012 miles
Average per year
4,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,318 miles
  • 2025 – 104,306 miles
  • 2024 – 101,045 miles
  • 2023 – 97,453 miles
  • 2022 – 95,172 miles
  • 2020 – 89,124 miles
  • 2019 – 82,785 miles
  • 2018 – 81,181 miles
  • 2017 – 78,361 miles
  • 2016 – 74,580 miles
  • 2015 – 68,684 miles
  • 2014 – 61,950 miles
  • 2013 – 55,195 miles
  • 2012 – 48,068 miles
  • 2011 – 43,788 miles
  • 2010 – 39,371 miles
  • 2009 – 35,417 miles
  • 2008 – 27,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,318 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,318 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    742682177725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,306 miles (+3,261)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,306 miles
    Test number
    358685725300
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Downward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,045 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    295795998261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,453 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,453 miles
    Test number
    394798879789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,172 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    794043835083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,124 miles (+6,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,124 miles
    Test number
    111703637157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass82,785 miles (+1,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    824799918533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside obscured by plastic covers

  8. Pass81,181 miles (+2,820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,181 miles
    Test number
    687102952093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass78,361 miles (+3,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    773236943143
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring view underside

  10. Pass74,580 miles (+5,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,580 miles
    Test number
    792991782998
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring view on underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass68,684 miles (+6,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    749189915137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass61,950 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    695961524108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,195 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,195 miles
    Test number
    245069503459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,068 miles (+4,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,068 miles
    Test number
    979425312121
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  15. Pass43,788 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    325138711106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,371 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    233568810433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,417 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    643421829113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass35,417 miles (+8,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    890411629109
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass27,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,111 miles
    Test number
    770341428145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MEM

Does L26 MEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MEM is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MEM?
The MOT on L26 MEM is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MEM done?
L26 MEM was recorded at 107,318 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,511 miles a year.
Has L26 MEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MEM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2009.
Has the mileage on L26 MEM 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 L26 MEM find?
L26 MEM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel.

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