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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

T26 BAUMOT history

T26 BAU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,838 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 BAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 BAU was last recorded at 155,838 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,512 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,326 miles
Average per year
6,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,838 miles
  • 2024 – 153,512 miles
  • 2023 – 150,385 miles
  • 2022 – 147,718 miles
  • 2021 – 143,846 miles
  • 2020 – 141,298 miles
  • 2019 – 134,580 miles
  • 2018 – 127,926 miles
  • 2017 – 120,858 miles
  • 2016 – 116,079 miles
  • 2015 – 109,432 miles
  • 2014 – 99,457 miles
  • 2013 – 88,464 miles
  • 2012 – 79,018 miles
  • 2011 – 68,523 miles
  • 2009 – 49,778 miles
  • 2008 – 40,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,838 miles (+2,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,838 miles
    Test number
    715427946294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass153,512 miles (+3,127)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,512 miles
    Test number
    289689411079
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,385 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,385 miles
    Test number
    659202008240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail150,380 miles (+2,662)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,380 miles
    Test number
    849958840380
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass147,718 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,718 miles
    Test number
    924454760674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,570 miles (+3,724)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,570 miles
    Test number
    678676536509
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.60m-1, actual reading 0.77m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,846 miles (+2,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,846 miles
    Test number
    478449919526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,298 miles
    Test number
    971517483915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail141,298 miles (+6,718)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,298 miles
    Test number
    952010046500
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,580 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    131246893740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    276734581256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,926 miles (+7,068)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    643586332338
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner edge

  13. Pass120,858 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,858 miles
    Test number
    168551068774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,079 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    816477903014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,432 miles (+9,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    808915875175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass99,457 miles (+10,993)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    816323404285
    • 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)
    • NoteNo emmisions detected

  17. Pass88,464 miles (+9,446)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    295141773135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edge

  18. Pass79,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    309137682137
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bold on inside edge.

  19. Fail79,018 miles (+10,495)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    208186182471
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrive belt slighty perished. o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge. rear tyres worn on inside edge.

  20. Pass68,523 miles (+18,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,523 miles
    Test number
    266381401236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass49,778 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,778 miles
    Test number
    822678209260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,657 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,657 miles
    Test number
    584671528268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,500 miles
    Test number
    402808698153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 BAU

Does T26 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 BAU is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 BAU?
The MOT on T26 BAU is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 BAU done?
T26 BAU was recorded at 155,838 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,633 miles a year.
Has T26 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 BAU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T26 BAU 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 T26 BAU find?
T26 BAU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper turret, and 2 more.

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