2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KBZ 616
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 91,979 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KBZ 616 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 91,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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KBZ 616 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 (KBZ 616) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
KBZ 616 Mileage History
- 06/02/202474,751 mi
- 13/02/202474,766 mi+15 mi
- 18/01/202581,078 mi+6,312 mi
- 25/01/202581,113 mi+35 mi
- 02/04/202691,979 mi+10,866 mi
Average of roughly 8,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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