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A26 RMK

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 103,213 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,215 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated at time of test.

Rear Rear exhaust mounting defective.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounting pegs missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 69,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,035 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 65,976 miles

near side front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 63,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2015 63,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 59,880 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 55,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 29,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,424 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 RMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMK, 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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What year was A26 RMK registered?

A26 RMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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