2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LB13 FDU
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 125,596 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB13 FDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 125,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB13 FDU 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 (LB13 FDU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB13 FDU Mileage History
- 07/12/2022110,912 mi
- 12/12/2022111,249 mi+337 mi
- 18/12/2023124,041 mi+12,792 mi
- 16/12/2024124,892 mi+851 mi
- 16/12/2025125,596 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 4,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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