2013 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · LM13 KSJ
2013 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 136,976 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,976 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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LM13 KSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 136,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LM13 KSJ 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 Ml (LM13 KSJ) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LM13 KSJ Mileage History
- 24/08/2022102,223 mi
- 02/09/2023121,915 mi+19,692 mi
- 02/09/2024126,500 mi+4,585 mi
- 08/08/2025130,047 mi+3,547 mi
- 04/08/2026136,976 mi+6,929 mi
Average of roughly 8,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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