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126 AGD

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,479 mi
Last recorded116,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration126 AGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 116,479 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 116,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 113,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.83mm to 0.00mm on inside edge and perished /cracking - STRONGLY RECOMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.51mm to 0.00mm on inside edge and perished /cracking - STRONGLY RECOMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.90mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.95mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,976 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,930 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 103,799 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2018 96,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 90,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 85,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,826 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 68,646 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2011 47,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,131 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 37,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,256 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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126 AGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 126 AGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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126 AGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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