2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · OV63 LOF
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 43,076 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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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OV63 LOF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 43,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV63 LOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (OV63 LOF) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
OV63 LOF Mileage History
- 03/02/202242,939 mi
- 11/07/202343,046 mi+107 mi
- 18/08/202343,076 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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