2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · AB05 MED
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 268,953 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB05 MED Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 268,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB05 MED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (AB05 MED) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
AB05 MED Mileage History
- 14/04/2022230,058 mi
- 15/04/2023268,943 mi+38,885 mi
- 17/04/2023268,953 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 38,615 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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