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2013 Mercedes-Benz 3.8L Diesel · Q243 YDA

Q243 YDA

2013 Mercedes-Benz (3.8L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 31,297 km. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year / Origin
2013
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
31,297 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
3780cc
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Q243 YDA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
  • 31,297 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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Q243 YDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Unknown (Q243 YDA) between February 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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Q243 YDA Odometer History

  1. 23/02/202218,620 km
  2. 13/02/202319,085 km+465 km
  3. 19/01/202419,413 mi
  4. 22/01/202419,427 km
  5. 21/02/202531,297 km+11,870 km

Average of roughly 4,233 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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