2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LK13 OWZ
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 67,012 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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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LK13 OWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 67,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK13 OWZ 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 (LK13 OWZ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing against driveshaft . (1.1.15 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
LK13 OWZ Mileage History
- 06/05/202358,333 mi
- 03/06/202461,637 mi+3,304 mi
- 31/05/202564,178 mi+2,541 mi
- 02/06/202564,184 mi+6 mi
- 02/06/202667,012 mi+2,828 mi
Average of roughly 2,823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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