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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

T26 TCAMOT history

T26 TCA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,174 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 TCA was last recorded at 126,174 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,174 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,174 miles
  • 2025 – 111,033 miles
  • 2024 – 96,985 miles
  • 2023 – 87,648 miles
  • 2022 – 75,636 miles
  • 2021 – 70,661 miles
  • 2020 – 66,083 miles
  • 2019 – 64,042 miles
  • 2018 – 50,985 miles
  • 2017 – 41,007 miles
  • 2016 – 37,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,174 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front HID bulb slightly discolouredRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair/offside rear effort lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large main bush weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large main bush weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,174 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    819176248246
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HID bulb slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair/offside rear effort low

  2. Fail126,174 miles (+15,141)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    536920783148
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HID bulb slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair/offside rear effort low

  3. Pass111,033 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    523955882320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HID bulb slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large main bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large main bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  4. Fail111,033 miles (+14,048)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    107074355473
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint movement excessive (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HID bulb slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large main bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large main bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  5. Pass96,985 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    474840546040
    • 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))

  6. Fail96,797 miles (+9,149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,797 miles
    Test number
    542099405497
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,648 miles (+12,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    370657940458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass75,636 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    920839034589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,661 miles (+4,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    116165124191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Upper metal brake pipe started to corrode

  10. Pass66,083 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    340754668414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,042 miles (+13,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    798462171759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,985 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,985 miles
    Test number
    858141816600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,568 miles (+9,561)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,568 miles
    Test number
    464469812479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 x 18 91 y (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass41,007 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,007 miles
    Test number
    298488170849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    225720808176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 TCA

Does T26 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 TCA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 TCA?
The MOT on T26 TCA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 TCA done?
T26 TCA was recorded at 126,174 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,447 miles a year.
Has T26 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 TCA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 TCA 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 TCA find?
T26 TCA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside front hid bulb slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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