2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · R17 RTL
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 79,485 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 RTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 79,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R17 RTL 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 (R17 RTL) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R17 RTL Mileage History
- 19/04/202250,443 mi
- 31/03/202359,149 mi+8,706 mi
- 13/04/202470,905 mi+11,756 mi
- 18/04/202579,392 mi+8,487 mi
- 24/04/202579,485 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 9,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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