2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BU13 XKS
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 130,083 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 XKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 130,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU13 XKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (BU13 XKS) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU13 XKS Mileage History
- 11/12/2023115,082 mi
- 26/11/2024123,245 mi+8,163 mi
- 26/11/2024123,245 mi
- 21/11/2025130,083 mi+6,838 mi
- 21/11/2025130,083 mi
Average of roughly 7,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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