2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · S8 FAM
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 99,305 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 99,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S8 FAM 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 (S8 FAM) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
S8 FAM Mileage History
- 10/05/202369,555 mi
- 23/05/202480,704 mi+11,149 mi
- 20/05/202589,142 mi+8,438 mi
- 21/05/202589,142 mi
- 19/05/202699,305 mi+10,163 mi
Average of roughly 9,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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