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2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · LR13 AKX

LR13 AKX

2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 156,607 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Year / Origin
2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Nov 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
156,607 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
2987cc
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LR13 AKX Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2026
  • 156,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LR13 AKX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 00:19
MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LR13 AKX) between May 2017 and November 2026.

The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 04 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LR13 AKX Mileage History

  1. 23/05/201782,020 mi
  2. 10/05/201891,337 mi+9,317 mi
  3. 16/05/201891,443 mi+106 mi
  4. 21/05/201891,473 mi+30 mi
  5. 16/02/2020107,252 mi+15,779 mi
  6. 06/03/202017,469 mi-89,783 mi
  7. 07/06/2022132,815 mi+115,346 mi
  8. 07/06/2023136,622 mi+3,807 mi
  9. 15/06/2024144,098 mi+7,476 mi
  10. 02/07/2024144,187 mi+89 mi
  11. 09/07/2024144,221 mi+34 mi
  12. 19/08/2025150,620 mi+6,399 mi
  13. 24/08/2025150,650 mi+30 mi
  14. 04/11/2026156,607 mi+5,957 mi

Average of roughly 7,892 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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