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A26 DJR

2017 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,517 mi
Last recorded73,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz E54,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,238 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edges and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 78,213 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edges and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,387 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 58,992 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 58,897 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s split and perished on inner side walls (border line) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s perished and spliting and tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe slightly pitted at rear

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 35,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,419 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,867 miles

All tyres perished slightly

Pass 18 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,073 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,205 miles

o/s center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,924 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,356 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 34,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,166 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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A26 DJR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 54,952 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 A26 DJR, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A26 DJR registered?

A26 DJR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is A26 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 DJR shows 28 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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