2013 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · EP12 ATE
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 82,041 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EP12 ATE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 82,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP12 ATE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (EP12 ATE) between January 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leaking from undertray n/s front. Pedal drops to the floor (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”.
EP12 ATE Mileage History
- 26/01/201625,862 mi
- 02/12/201628,135 mi+2,273 mi
- 23/12/201735,240 mi+7,105 mi
- 28/08/201841,719 mi+6,479 mi
- 01/09/201841,719 mi
- 13/09/201951,021 mi+9,302 mi
- 13/09/201951,021 mi
- 05/09/202057,234 mi+6,213 mi
- 08/09/202161,858 mi+4,624 mi
- 13/09/202161,905 mi+47 mi
- 06/09/202268,379 mi+6,474 mi
- 09/05/202370,457 mi+2,078 mi
- 12/06/202370,472 mi+15 mi
- 19/06/202370,476 mi+4 mi
- 22/06/202370,477 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/202370,499 mi+22 mi
- 12/11/202479,225 mi+8,726 mi
- 06/11/202582,041 mi+2,816 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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