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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

T26 KSMMOT history

T26 KSM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
199,868 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 KSM was last recorded at 199,868 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 11,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,431 miles · 7 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
11,437 miles
Average per year
10,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,868 miles
  • 2020 – 188,431 miles
  • 2019 – 182,395 miles
  • 2018 – 173,629 miles
  • 2017 – 166,791 miles
  • 2016 – 158,559 miles
  • 2015 – 150,139 miles
  • 2014 – 138,009 miles
  • 2012 – 106,468 miles
  • 2011 – 93,034 miles
  • 2010 – 84,050 miles
  • 2009 – 75,366 miles
  • 2008 – 64,021 miles
  • 2007 – 49,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  • AdvisoryService brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring engine components.

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,868 miles (+11,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    199,868 miles
    Test number
    905198552352
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryService brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring engine components.

  2. Pass188,431 miles (+6,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,431 miles
    Test number
    563564228924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,395 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,395 miles
    Test number
    164681126931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,629 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,629 miles
    Test number
    281883247533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,791 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,791 miles
    Test number
    507612906581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,661 miles (+8,102)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,661 miles
    Test number
    533712345906
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass158,559 miles (+115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,559 miles
    Test number
    734324064410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail158,444 miles (+8,305)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,444 miles
    Test number
    825931494582
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass150,139 miles (+12,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,139 miles
    Test number
    753241816171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,009 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    939070894245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail138,002 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,002 miles
    Test number
    456279284225
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass195,641 km4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    195,641 km
    Test number
    545739543274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel smell, no signs of leaks at this time

  13. Pass106,468 miles (+13,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    196961202202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass93,034 miles (+8,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    248867921416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,050 miles (+8,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    184857230161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass75,366 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    224127729477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,566 miles (+9,545)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    510456029138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,021 miles (+14,324)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    251044048433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    343251757191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 KSM

Does T26 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 KSM expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 KSM?
The MOT on T26 KSM expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 KSM done?
T26 KSM was recorded at 199,868 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 10,275 miles a year.
Has T26 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 KSM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T26 KSM 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 KSM find?
T26 KSM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s; parking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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