Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
L26 NCMMOT history
L26 NCM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 60,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 60,205 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 NCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 NCM was last recorded at 60,205 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Sept 2017: 39,049 miles, lower than 40,924 miles on 26 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 60,195 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,205 miles
- 2024 – 57,001 miles
- 2023 – 56,381 miles
- 2022 – 54,947 miles
- 2021 – 53,412 miles
- 2020 – 51,343 miles
- 2019 – 46,469 miles
- 2018 – 43,709 miles
- 2017 – 39,049 miles
- 2016 – 40,924 miles
- 2015 – 29,296 miles
- 2014 – 25,304 miles
- 2013 – 23,020 miles
- 2012 – 17,771 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,205 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,205 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 60,205 miles
- Test number
- 663118588992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail60,195 miles (+3,194)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,195 miles
- Test number
- 238241185710
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms on
Pass57,001 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 57,001 miles
- Test number
- 937814101499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,978 miles (+597)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,978 miles
- Test number
- 539308938909
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,381 miles (+1,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 56,381 miles
- Test number
- 280911781003
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,947 miles (+1,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 54,947 miles
- Test number
- 481604219478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,412 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 154946788248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail53,392 miles (+2,049)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,392 miles
- Test number
- 904580529521
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,343 miles (+4,874)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 51,343 miles
- Test number
- 838460148819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,469 miles (+2,760)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 46,469 miles
- Test number
- 385701150873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,709 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 43,709 miles
- Test number
- 462307717025
- AdvisoryPossible 3rd brake light not working
Pass39,049 miles (-1,875)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,049 miles
- Test number
- 265710566167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,924 miles (+11,628)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 40,924 miles
- Test number
- 949515028018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 29,296 miles
- Test number
- 365033905273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,296 miles (+3,992)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,296 miles
- Test number
- 214932579376
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass25,304 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,304 miles
- Test number
- 346816464402
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass23,020 miles (+5,249)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 23,020 miles
- Test number
- 306730933327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 17,771 miles
- Test number
- 796234322338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 NCM
- Does L26 NCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NCM is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 NCM?
- The MOT on L26 NCM is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 NCM done?
- L26 NCM was recorded at 60,205 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
- Has L26 NCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 NCM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 NCM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L26 NCM find?
- L26 NCM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing.
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