2013 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SA59 SAN
2013 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 98,684 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA59 SAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 98,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 SAN 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 (SA59 SAN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
SA59 SAN Mileage History
- 06/06/202388,165 mi
- 06/06/202388,165 mi
- 05/06/202491,389 mi+3,224 mi
- 12/06/202594,460 mi+3,071 mi
- 11/06/202698,684 mi+4,224 mi
Average of roughly 3,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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