2013 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · BL13 RFX
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 153,820 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL13 RFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 153,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL13 RFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (BL13 RFX) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL13 RFX Mileage History
- 16/07/2022120,306 mi
- 21/06/2023142,205 mi+21,899 mi
- 21/06/2023142,205 mi
- 27/08/2024153,820 mi+11,615 mi
Average of roughly 15,838 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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