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A26 WED

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 WED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog Lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 86,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog Lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 83,983 miles

Central Seat belt missing all three (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Sep 2018 82,724 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,223 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 22 Sep 2015 74,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,739 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 WED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 100,452 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 WED, 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 25 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 WED registered?

A26 WED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is A26 WED safe to buy?

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