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M26 LSM

2016 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 LSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,137 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 125,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 125,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,086 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 116,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

coolant low

Pass 16 Sep 2024 123,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 92,523 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,755 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seat belts.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads getting lower. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,003 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2021 101,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2021 67,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,001 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 82,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,355 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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M26 LSM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 M26 LSM, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M26 LSM registered?

M26 LSM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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