MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class L26CET has 17 MOTs

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This 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 221,912 miles 5 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 11:08.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 20th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

L26CET MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 2026221,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Is Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Steel Pipe Has Some Areas Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Steel Pipe Has Some Areas Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202424TH OCTOBER 2025169,451 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 2024121,449 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 202316TH MARCH 2024119,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED11TH MARCH 202216TH MARCH 2023116,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED10TH MARCH 2022116,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
PASSED15TH MARCH 202116TH MARCH 2022113,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Pipe To O/s/rear Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202016TH MARCH 2021111,294 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Underside Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201915TH JANUARY 2020102,327 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201715TH JANUARY 201992,021 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201715TH JANUARY 201888,122 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201615TH JANUARY 201782,626 MI
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201515TH JANUARY 201677,302 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED21ST MAY 201420TH MAY 201574,235 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 201474,235 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201222ND JUNE 201358,835 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 201224TH APRIL 201358,593 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L26CET Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 88% | MOT Failure Rate: 12%

L26CET MOT Comments

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L26CET Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 221,912 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,870 miles

L26CET FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz R-Class with registration L26CET was manufactured on Wednesday 15th April 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 221,912 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 13,870 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz R-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L26CET has a 88% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz R-Class has had 25 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz R-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does L26CET have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 L26CET does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L26CET Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 L26CET does have Tax. Read more

When does L26CET Tax expire?

The current Tax for L26CET will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L26CET MOT expire?

The current MOT for L26CET will expire in 7 months on Friday 20th November 2026. Read more

When did L26CET have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L26CET was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 11:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L26CET Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for L26CET we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L26CET Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for L26CET we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 88% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has L26CET done?

The odometer reading for L26CET at the last MOT in November 2025 was 221,912 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,870 miles per year. Read more

How old is L26CET?

The vehicle L26CET was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 15th April 2009. Read more

What colour is L26CET?

The official colour of L26CET is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does L26CET have?

L26CET has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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